North Carolina High School Basketball - West Columbus nips Fairmont
January 12, 2018: Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the West Columbus Vikings (Cerro Gordo, NC) and the visiting Fairmont Golden Tornadoes (Fairmont, NC), saw West Columbus's basketball squad hold off Fairmont by a tally of 50-47.
With the victory, West Columbus improves its record to 8-7 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to South Columbus (Tabor City, NC) to play the Stallions in a Three Rivers 1A/2A challenge on Friday, January 19. The Stallions come into the challenge with a record of 1-11. South Columbus lost 67-36 in their recent league challenge against East Bladen (Elizabethtown, NC)
Next up, the Golden Tornadoes play the West Bladen Knights (Bladenboro, NC) in a Three Rivers 1A/2A challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Fairmont will attempt to improve on its 7-7 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 4-9 record after their 60-38 league win over Red Springs (Red Springs, NC).