North Carolina High School Basketball - Rocky River nipped by Independence
February 7, 2023: Mint Hill, NC 28217 The Independence Patriots tipped the host Rocky River CMS Athletics basketball team by a final score of 58-53 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Patriots face the Butler Bulldogs (Matthews, NC) in a 4A Conference 59 game, on Friday, February 10. Independence will attempt to move on its 14-9 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 16-7 record after their 60-57 non-league loss to Piedmont (Monroe, NC).
With the defeat, Rocky River moves to 7-15 on the year. The Cms athletics host Garinger (Charlotte, NC) to face the Wildcats in a 4A Conference 59 game on Friday, February 10. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 0-23. Garinger lost 73-47 in their recent league game against Providence (Charlotte, NC)