North Carolina High School Basketball - Gates County nips Holmes
December 1, 2023: Gatesville, NC 27938 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC) and the visiting Holmes Aces (Edenton, NC), saw Gates County's basketball squad hold off Holmes by a count of 55-52.
With the victory, Gates County upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Red Barons host Pasquotank County (Elizabeth City, NC) to play the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 5. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Pasquotank County lost 69-55 in their recent non-league challenge against Washington (Washington, NC)
Next up, the Aces play the Perquimans Pirates (Hertford, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 5. Holmes will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 49-42 non-league loss to Currituck County (Barco, NC).