North Carolina High School Basketball - North Edgecombe holds off Wilson Prep
February 9, 2022: Tarboro, NC 27886 Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the North Edgecombe Warriors (Tarboro, NC) and the visiting Wilson Prep Tigers (Wilson, NC), saw North Edgecombe's basketball squad hold off Wilson Prep by a tally of 73-67.
With the victory, North Edgecombe improves its record to 18-3 on the campaign. The Warriors host KIPP Pride (Gaston, NC) to confront the Pride in a 1A Conference 9 challenge on Friday, February 11. The Pride come into the challenge with a record of 12-7. KIPP Pride won 68-48 in their recent league challenge against Weldon (Weldon, NC)
Next up, the Tigers confront the Southeast Halifax Trojans (Halifax, NC) in a 1A Conference 9 challenge, on Friday, February 11. Wilson Prep will attempt to improve on its 16-5 season record. The Trojans come into the challenge with a 7-11 record after their 57-51 league win over Warren County (Warrenton, NC).