North Carolina High School Basketball - Nation Ford thwarted by East Mecklenburg
January 5, 2024: Charlotte, NC 28212 The Nation Ford Falcons basketball team (Fort Mill, SC), was toppled 64-55 in Friday's non-league battle with the host East Mecklenburg Eagles (Charlotte, NC)
The Eagles now possess a 9-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Independence for a 4A Southwestern battle on Tuesday, January 9. East Mecklenburg will confront a Patriots team coming off a 56-32 league win over Providence (Charlotte, NC). The Patriots record now stands at 11-4.
The Falcons (7-8) will now prepare for their battle against Clover (Clover, SC). The Blue Eagles come into the AAAAA Region 3 battle with a 8-7 record. In their last battle, Clover beat Mauldin (Mauldin, SC), 78-68, in a non-league battle.