North Carolina High School Basketball - Washington County overwhelms Gates County
February 3, 2023: Gatesville, NC 27938 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Washington County Panthers (Plymouth, NC) and the host Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC), saw Washington County's basketball squad wallop Gates County by a tally of 60-31.
With the victory, Washington County improves its record to 17-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Riverside-Martin (Williamston, NC) to confront the Knights in a 1A Conference 2 challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 14-8. Riverside-Martin won 85-55 in their recent league challenge against North East Carolina Prep (Tarboro, NC)
Next up, the Red Barons confront the North East Carolina Prep (Tarboro, NC) in a 1A Conference 2 challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Gates County will attempt to improve on its 10-10 season record. The come into the challenge with a 2-14 record after their 85-55 league loss to Riverside-Martin (Williamston, NC).