North Carolina High School Basketball - Newton-Conover overwhelms Foard
January 5, 2022: Newton, NC 28658 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Newton-Conover Red Devils (Newton, NC) and the host Foard Tigers (Newton, NC), saw Newton-Conover's basketball squad wallop Foard by a tally of 61-38.
With the victory, Newton-Conover improves its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Red Devils host West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC) to confront the Rebels in a 2A Conference 45 challenge on Friday, January 7. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 5-8. West Lincoln lost 67-37 in their recent league challenge against Bunker Hill (Claremont, NC)
Next up, the Tigers confront the North Lincoln Knights (Lincolnton, NC) in a 3A Conference 51 challenge, on Friday, January 7. Foard will attempt to improve on its 8-5 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 2-10 record after their 40-22 league loss to St. Stephens (Hickory, NC).