North Carolina High School Basketball - Clinton holds off Fairmont
January 4, 2022: Clinton, NC 28328 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Clinton Dark Horses (Clinton, NC) and the visiting Fairmont Golden Tornadoes (Fairmont, NC), saw Clinton's basketball squad hold off Fairmont by a tally of 43-39.
With the victory, Clinton improves its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Dark Horses host Lakewood (Roseboro, NC) to confront the Leopards in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 5. The Leopards come into the challenge with a record of 3-3. Lakewood lost 67-55 in their recent non-league challenge against West Columbus (Cerro Gordo, NC)
Next up, the Golden Tornadoes confront the Whiteville Wolfpack (Whiteville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 6. Fairmont will attempt to improve on its 5-1 season record. The Wolfpack come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 52-44 non-league loss to South Brunswick (Southport, NC).