North Carolina High School Basketball - Weldon holds off Rocky Mount Prep
February 7, 2023: Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Weldon Chargers (Weldon, NC) and the host Rocky Mount Prep Jaguars (Rocky Mount, NC), saw Weldon's basketball squad hold off Rocky Mount Prep by a tally of 58-56.
With the victory, Weldon improves its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Chargers host Northampton County (Gaston, NC) to confront the Jaguars in a 1A Conference 9 challenge on Wednesday, February 8. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a record of 13-4. Northampton County won 73-60 in their recent league challenge against North Edgecombe (Tarboro, NC)
Next up, the Jaguars confront the Warren County Eagles (Warrenton, NC) in a 1A Conference 9 challenge, on Friday, February 10. Rocky Mount Prep will attempt to improve on its 0-15 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 2-17 record after their 65-36 league loss to Wilson Prep (Wilson, NC).