North Carolina High School Basketball - East Columbus succumbs to Pender
February 3, 2023: Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 The Pender Patriots topped the host East Columbus Gators basketball team by a final score of 31-23 in Friday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Patriots face the West Columbus Vikings (Cerro Gordo, NC) in a game, on Tuesday, February 7. Pender will attempt to move on its 14-2 season record. The Vikings enter the game with a 0-12 record after their 64-40 non-league loss to Whiteville (Whiteville, NC).
With the defeat, East Columbus moves to 3-14 on the year. The Gators travel to South Columbus (Tabor City, NC) to face the Stallions in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 7. The Stallions enter the game with a record of 1-10. South Columbus lost 49-18 in their recent non-league game against Heide Trask (Rocky Point, NC)