North Carolina High School Basketball - Purnell Swett trounced by Pinecrest
February 3, 2017: Southern Pines, NC 28387 In Friday's league match, the host Pinecrest Patriots basketball team scored a decisive 85-39 triumph over the Purnell Swett Rams.
In their next game, the Patriots meet the Lumberton Pirates (Lumberton, NC) in a Southeastern 4A match, on Monday, February 6. Pinecrest will attempt to move on its 19-2 season record. The Pirates enter the match with a 10-10 record after their 104-88 league loss to Richmond (Rockingham, NC).
With the defeat, Purnell Swett moves to 3-15 on the year. The Rams host Hoke County (Raeford, NC) to meet the Bucks in a Southeastern 4A match on Tuesday, February 7. The Bucks enter the match with a record of 16-6. Hoke County won 60-55 in their recent league match against Scotland (Laurinburg, NC)