North Carolina High School Basketball - Riverside-Durham holds off Durham Academy
December 30, 2023: Durham, NC 27705 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Riverside-Durham Pirates (Durham, NC) and the host Durham Academy Cavaliers (Durham, NC), saw Riverside-Durham's basketball squad hold off Durham Academy by a tally of 53-51.
With the victory, Riverside-Durham improves its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Pirates host Hillside (Durham, NC) to confront the Hornets in a 4A DAC challenge on Friday, January 12. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 9-3. Hillside won 56-52 in their recent non-league challenge against Cummings (Burlington, NC)
Next up, the Cavaliers confront the GRACE Christian Eagles (Raleigh, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 4. Durham Academy will attempt to improve on its 10-7 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 13-5 record after their 51-43 non-league win over Cary Academy (Cary, NC).