North Carolina High School Basketball - East Surry nips Wilkes Central
February 2, 2024: Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the East Surry Cardinals (Pilot Mountain, NC) and the visiting Wilkes Central Eagles (Wilkesboro, NC), saw East Surry's basketball squad hold off Wilkes Central by a tally of 67-64.
With the victory, East Surry improves its record to 8-12 on the campaign. The Cardinals host South Stokes (Walnut Cove, NC) to play the Sauras in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Sauras come into the challenge with a record of 19-1. South Stokes won 71-31 in their recent league challenge against East Wilkes (Ronda, NC)
Next up, the Eagles play the North Wilkes Vikings (Hays, NC) in a 2A Foothills challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Wilkes Central will attempt to improve on its 12-9 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 9-9 record after their 60-40 league win over West Wilkes (Millers Creek, NC).