North Carolina High School Basketball - North Henderson nips North Buncombe
February 9, 2022: Weaverville, NC 28787 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the North Henderson Knights (Hendersonville, NC) and the host North Buncombe Black Hawks (Weaverville, NC), saw North Henderson's basketball squad hold off North Buncombe by a count of 67-65.
With the victory, North Henderson upgrades its record to 14-10 on the campaign. The Knights host Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC) to play the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 10. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 5-17. Smoky Mountain lost 64-49 in their recent league challenge against East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC)
Next up, the Black Hawks play the Erwin Warriors (Asheville, NC) in a 3A/4A Conference 53 challenge, on Friday, February 11. North Buncombe will attempt to upgrade on its 9-12 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 3-15 record after their 60-46 league loss to McDowell (Marion, NC).