North Carolina High School Basketball - Northampton County over Roanoke Rapids
February 7, 2024: Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Northampton County Jaguars (Gaston, NC) and the host Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets (Roanoke Rapids, NC), saw Northampton County's basketball squad overcome Roanoke Rapids by a tally of 72-63.
With the victory, Northampton County improves its record to 16-4 on the campaign. The Jaguars host Southeast Halifax (Halifax, NC) to confront the Trojans in a 1A Tar Roanoke challenge on Friday, February 9. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 14-6. Southeast Halifax lost 59-58 in their recent league challenge against North Edgecombe (Tarboro, NC)
Next up, the Yellowjackets confront the Bunn Wildcats (Bunn, NC) in a 2A/3A Big East challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. Roanoke Rapids will attempt to improve on its 10-8 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 10-13 record after their 64-48 league win over Nash Central (Rocky Mount, NC).