North Carolina High School Basketball - North Henderson holds off Smoky Mountain
January 3, 2024: Sylva, NC 28779 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the North Henderson Knights (Hendersonville, NC) and the host Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC), saw North Henderson's basketball squad hold off Smoky Mountain by a tally of 28-22.
With the victory, North Henderson improves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Tuscola (Waynesville, NC) to confront the Mountaineers in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 5. The Mountaineers come into the challenge with a record of 10-0. Tuscola won 50-49 in their recent league challenge against Franklin (Franklin, NC)
Next up, the Mustangs confront the West Henderson Falcons (Hendersonville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 5. Smoky Mountain will attempt to improve on its 5-4 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 48-38 non-league loss to Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC).