North Carolina High School Basketball - Mallard Creek can't hold off Butler
February 10, 2026: Matthews, NC 28105 Butler Bulldogs (Matthews, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Mallard Creek Mavericks (Charlotte, NC), 68-65 in a league match.
With the victory, Butler advances its record to 16-7 on the year. The Bulldogs host Independence (Charlotte, NC) to face the Patriots in a Meck Power Six 7A/8A match on Friday, February 13. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 12-11. Independence lost 66-60 in their recent league match against North Mecklenburg (Huntersville, NC)
The Mavericks now own a 6-17 record. They put it on the line next when they host Chambers for a Meck Power Six 7A/8A match on Friday, February 13. Mallard Creek will face a Cougars squad coming off a 85-73 league loss to West Charlotte (Charlotte, NC). The Cougars record now stands at 13-10.