North Carolina High School Basketball - North Edgecombe holds off Washington County
February 3, 2024: Tarboro, NC 27886 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the North Edgecombe Warriors (Tarboro, NC) and the visiting Washington County Panthers (Plymouth, NC), saw North Edgecombe's basketball squad hold off Washington County by a tally of 73-71.
With the victory, North Edgecombe improves its record to 14-4 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to Southeast Halifax (Halifax, NC) to confront the Trojans in a 1A Tar Roanoke challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 14-5. Southeast Halifax won 64-51 in their recent league test against Warren County (Warrenton, NC)
The Panthers now own a 15-1 record. They play next when they host North East Carolina Prep for a 1A Four Rivers test on Tuesday, February 6. Washington County will encounter a squad coming off a 61-48 league loss to Perquimans (Hertford, NC). The record now stands at 3-14.