North Carolina High School Basketball - Hoke County tops Jack Britt
February 1, 2017: Fayetteville, NC 28306 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Hoke County Bucks (Raeford, NC) and the host Jack Britt Buccaneers (Fayetteville, NC), saw Hoke County's basketball squad knock off Jack Britt by a count of 56-47.
With the victory, Hoke County upgrades its record to 15-6 on the campaign. The Bucks travel to Scotland (Laurinburg, NC) to play the Fighting Scots in a Southeastern 4A challenge on Friday, February 3. The Fighting Scots come into the challenge with a record of 10-11. Scotland won 68-57 in their recent league challenge against Purnell Swett (Pembroke, NC)
Next up, the Buccaneers play the South View Tigers (Hope Mills, NC) in a Mid-South 4A challenge, on Friday, February 3. Jack Britt will attempt to upgrade on its 9-12 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 4-15 record after their 63-60 league win over E.E. Smith (Fayetteville, NC).