North Carolina High School Basketball - Perquimans nips Gates County
January 26, 2024: Gatesville, NC 27938 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Perquimans Pirates (Hertford, NC) and the host Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC), saw Perquimans's basketball squad hold off Gates County by a count of 59-54.
With the victory, Perquimans upgrades its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Washington County (Plymouth, NC) to play the Panthers in a challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 6-3. Washington County won 56-48 in their recent league challenge against Tarboro (Tarboro, NC)
Next up, the Red Barons play the Tarboro Vikings (Tarboro, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Gates County will attempt to upgrade on its 4-8 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 1-5 record after their 56-48 league loss to Washington County (Plymouth, NC).