North Carolina High School Basketball - North Duplin can't hold off Lakewood
February 4, 2025: Roseboro, NC 28385 Lakewood Leopards (Roseboro, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting North Duplin Rebels (Calypso, NC), 67-66 in a league match.
With the victory, Lakewood advances its record to 8-4 on the year. The Leopards travel to Neuse Charter (Smithfield, NC) to face the Cougars in a non-league match on Wednesday, February 5. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 3-12. Neuse Charter lost 45-43 in their recent league match against Hobbton (Newton Grove, NC)
The Rebels now own a 6-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Union for a match on Friday, February 7. North Duplin will face a Spartans squad coming off a 41-26 league win over Rosewood (Goldsboro, NC). The Spartans record now stands at 15-2.