North Carolina High School Basketball - Franklin Academy succumbs to North Johnston
January 24, 2024: Kenly, NC 27542 The North Johnston Panthers topped the visiting Franklin Academy Patriots basketball team by a final score of 37-20 in Wednesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Panthers face the Eastern Wayne Warriors (Goldsboro, NC) in a 2A Neuse game, on Friday, January 26. North Johnston will attempt to move on its 11-3 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 14-2 record after their 47-35 league loss to Beddingfield (Wilson, NC).
With the defeat, Franklin Academy moves to 9-8 on the year. The Patriots travel to Raleigh Charter (Raleigh, NC) to face the Phoenix in a 1A/2A Super Six game on Friday, January 26. The Phoenix enter the game with a record of 4-7. Raleigh Charter lost 59-23 in their recent league game against NCSSM: Durham (Durham, NC)