North Carolina High School Basketball - Union Academy nips South Stanly
January 19, 2024: Monroe, NC 28110 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Union Academy Cardinals (Monroe, NC) and the visiting South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls (Norwood, NC), saw Union Academy's basketball squad hold off South Stanly by a count of 49-43.
With the victory, Union Academy upgrades its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Mount Pleasant (Mt. Pleasant, NC) to play the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 8-5. Mount Pleasant won 60-58 in their recent non-league challenge against North Stanly (New London, NC)
Next up, the Rowdy Rebel Bulls play the Gray Stone Day Knights (Misenheimer, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. South Stanly will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 0-10 record after their 43-27 non-league loss to Albemarle (Albemarle, NC).