North Carolina High School Basketball - East Mecklenburg over Independence
February 3, 2023: Charlotte, NC 28212 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the East Mecklenburg Eagles (Charlotte, NC) and the visiting Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC), saw East Mecklenburg's basketball squad overcome Independence by a tally of 46-26.
With the victory, East Mecklenburg improves its record to 16-1 on the campaign. The Eagles host Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, NC) to confront the Cougars in a challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 16-2. Charlotte Catholic won 60-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Butler (Matthews, NC)
Next up, the Patriots confront the Rocky River CMS Athletics (Mint Hill, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Independence will attempt to improve on its 6-13 season record. The CMS Athletics come into the challenge with a 4-11 record after their 65-64 non-league loss to Providence (Charlotte, NC).