North Carolina High School Basketball - Madison nips Mitchell
December 15, 2023: Marshall, NC 28753 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Madison Patriots (Marshall, NC) and the visiting Mitchell Mountaineers (Bakersville, NC), saw Madison's basketball squad hold off Mitchell by a count of 69-64.
With the victory, Madison upgrades its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Hiwassee Dam (Murphy, NC) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 27. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 2-5. Hiwassee Dam won 68-64 in their recent league challenge against Highlands (Highlands, NC)
Next up, the Mountaineers play the Owen Warhorses (Black Mountain, NC) in a 1A/2A Western Highlands challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Mitchell will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Warhorses come into the challenge with a 1-7 record after their 68-62 league loss to Draughn (Valdese, NC).