North Carolina High School Basketball - Eastern Randolph nips Providence Grove
January 9, 2019: Franklinville, NC 27233 Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Eastern Randolph Wildcats (Ramseur, NC) and the host Providence Grove Patriots (Franklinville, NC), saw Eastern Randolph's basketball squad hold off Providence Grove by a tally of 78-71.
With the victory, Eastern Randolph improves its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Wheatmore (Trinity, NC) to play the Warriors in a PAC 7 2A challenge on Friday, January 11. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 9-4. Wheatmore lost 55-49 in their recent non-league challenge against High Point Central (High Point, NC)
Next up, the Patriots play the T. Wingate Andrews Red Raiders (High Point, NC) in a PAC 7 2A challenge, on Friday, January 11. Providence Grove will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Red Raiders come into the challenge with a 5-7 record after their 60-53 league loss to Randleman (Randleman, NC).