North Carolina High School Basketball - Newton-Conover nips Lincolnton
January 5, 2024: Lincolnton, NC 28092 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Newton-Conover Red Devils (Newton, NC) and the host Lincolnton Wolves (Lincolnton, NC), saw Newton-Conover's basketball squad hold off Lincolnton by a count of 71-67.
With the victory, Newton-Conover upgrades its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Red Devils host East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC) to play the Cavaliers in a 2A Catawba Valley challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Cavaliers come into the challenge with a record of 3-8. East Burke lost 65-55 in their recent league challenge against Bandys (Catawba, NC)
Next up, the Wolves play the Bandys Trojans (Catawba, NC) in a 2A Catawba Valley challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Lincolnton will attempt to upgrade on its 10-2 season record. The Trojans come into the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 65-55 league win over East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC).