North Carolina High School Basketball - Wilkes Central trounced by North Wilkes
January 29, 2025: Wilkesboro, NC 28697 The Wilkes Central Eagles basketball squad (Wilkesboro, NC), was crushed 57-11 in Wednesday's league battle with the visiting North Wilkes Vikings (Hays, NC)
With the victory, North Wilkes advances its record to 18-1 on the year. The Vikings host West Wilkes (Millers Creek, NC) to meet the Blackhawks in a 2A Foothills battle on Friday, January 31. The Blackhawks enter the battle with a record of 6-12. West Wilkes lost 54-40 in their recent league battle against Forbush (East Bend, NC)
The Eagles now own a 2-17 record. They put it on the line next when they host East Surry for a 2A Foothills battle on Friday, January 31. Wilkes Central will meet a Cardinals squad coming off a 60-48 non-league win over South Stokes (Walnut Cove, NC). The Cardinals record now stands at 15-4.