North Carolina High School Basketball - Lakewood holds off Union
January 27, 2023: Rose Hill, NC 28458 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Lakewood Leopards (Roseboro, NC) and the host Union Spartans (Rose Hill, NC), saw Lakewood's basketball squad hold off Union by a tally of 50-44.
With the victory, Lakewood improves its record to 10-7 on the campaign. The Leopards host North Duplin (Calypso, NC) to confront the Rebels in a 1A Conference 10 challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 15-1. North Duplin won 54-36 in their recent league challenge against Neuse Charter (Smithfield, NC)
Next up, the Spartans confront the Rosewood Eagles (Goldsboro, NC) in a 1A Conference 10 challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Union will attempt to improve on its 9-7 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 1-16 record after their 48-37 league win over Hobbton (Newton Grove, NC).