North Carolina High School Basketball - Bertie bested by Gates County
January 31, 2025: Gatesville, NC 27938 Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Bertie Falcons (Windsor, NC), 45-34 in a league match.
With the victory, Gates County advances its record to 6-10 on the year. The Red Barons travel to Perquimans (Hertford, NC) to meet the Pirates in a 1A/2A Four Rivers match on Monday, February 3. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 3-16. Perquimans won 68-57 in their recent league match against North East Carolina Prep (Tarboro, NC)
The Falcons now own a 6-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hertford County for a non-league match on Saturday, February 1. Bertie will meet a Bears squad coming off a 65-63 league win over Pasquotank County (Elizabeth City, NC). The Bears record now stands at 5-8.