North Carolina High School Basketball - New Hanover tops Laney
January 5, 2016: Wilmington, NC 28405 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the New Hanover Wildcats (Wilmington, NC) and the host Laney Buccaneers (Wilmington, NC), saw New Hanover's basketball squad knock off Laney by a count of 57-41.
With the victory, New Hanover upgrades its record to 11-3 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Topsail (Hampstead, NC) to play the Pirates in a Mideastern 3A/4A challenge on Friday, January 8. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 4-9. Topsail lost 62-42 in their recent league challenge against Ashley (Wilmington, NC)
Next up, the Buccaneers play the West Brunswick Trojans (Shallotte, NC) in a Mideastern 3A/4A challenge, on Friday, January 8. Laney will attempt to upgrade on its 7-6 season record. The Trojans come into the challenge with a 8-3 record after their 55-54 league win over Hoggard (Wilmington, NC).