North Carolina High School Basketball - North Wilkes beaten by Watauga
January 5, 2024: Hays, NC 28635 The Watauga Pioneers ran past the host North Wilkes Vikings basketball team by a final score of 56-43 in Friday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Pioneers face the South Caldwell Spartans (Hudson, NC) in a 3A/4A Northwestern game, on Friday, January 12. Watauga will attempt to move on its 10-3 season record. The Spartans enter the game with a 9-5 record after their 78-75 non-league win over McDowell (Marion, NC).
With the defeat, North Wilkes moves to 5-6 on the year. The Vikings host West Wilkes (Millers Creek, NC) to face the Blackhawks in a 2A Foothills game on Tuesday, January 9. The Blackhawks enter the game with a record of 3-9. West Wilkes lost 68-63 in their recent league game against Forbush (East Bend, NC)