North Carolina High School Basketball - Union bests South Lenoir
January 21, 2026: Rose Hill, NC 28458 In Wednesday's non-league test, the Union Spartans (Rose Hill, NC) basketball squad defeated the visiting South Lenoir Blue Devils (Deep Run, NC), by a final score of 56-47.
Next, the Spartans clash with the West Columbus Vikings (Cerro Gordo, NC) in a Carolina 1A/2A test, on Friday, January 23. Union will attempt to upgrade on its 8-8 season record. The Vikings come into the test with a 1-11 record after their 51-39 non-league loss to West Bladen (Bladenboro, NC).
The Blue Devils (1-12) will now prepare for their test against Southwest Onslow (Jacksonville, NC). The Stallions go into the East Central 3A/4A bout with a 5-10 record. In their last bout, Southwest Onslow achieved victory over Heide Trask (Rocky Point, NC), 38-35, in a league bout.