North Carolina High School Basketball - North Johnston nips Eastern Wayne
February 7, 2023: Goldsboro, NC 27534 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the North Johnston Panthers (Kenly, NC) and the host Eastern Wayne Warriors (Goldsboro, NC), saw North Johnston's basketball squad hold off Eastern Wayne by a count of 54-47.
With the victory, North Johnston upgrades its record to 18-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host Princeton (Princeton, NC) to play the Bulldogs in a 2A Conference 8 challenge on Friday, February 10. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 19-2. Princeton won 60-39 in their recent league challenge against Beddingfield (Wilson, NC)
Next up, the Warriors play the Goldsboro Cougars (Goldsboro, NC) in a 2A Conference 8 challenge, on Friday, February 10. Eastern Wayne will attempt to upgrade on its 9-13 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 21-2 record after their 89-16 league win over Spring Creek (Seven Springs, NC).