North Carolina High School Basketball - North Johnston tops Hobbton
December 22, 2022: Kenly, NC 27542 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the North Johnston Panthers (Kenly, NC) and the visiting Hobbton Wildcats (Newton Grove, NC), saw North Johnston's basketball squad knock off Hobbton by a count of 47-37.
With the victory, North Johnston upgrades its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Research Triangle (Research Triangle Park, NC) to play the Raptors in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 28. The Raptors come into the challenge with a record of 3-6. Research Triangle won 46-26 in their recent non-league challenge against Southern Wake Academy (Holly Springs, NC)
Next up, the Wildcats play the Eastern Wayne Warriors (Goldsboro, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 28. Hobbton will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 54-41 non-league win over East Duplin (Beulaville, NC).