North Carolina High School Basketball - Franklinton overwhelms Roanoke Rapids
December 6, 2022: Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Franklinton Rams (Franklinton, NC) and the host Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets (Roanoke Rapids, NC), saw Franklinton's basketball squad wallop Roanoke Rapids by a tally of 68-30.
With the victory, Franklinton improves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Rams host South Granville (Creedmoor, NC) to play the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 8. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. South Granville lost 50-12 in their recent non-league challenge against Southern Nash (Bailey, NC)
Next up, the Yellowjackets play the Southern Nash Firebirds (Bailey, NC) in a 2A/3A Conference 17 challenge, on Friday, December 9. Roanoke Rapids will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The Firebirds come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 55-34 non-league win over South Johnston (Four Oaks, NC).