North Carolina High School Basketball - Challenger thwarted by Covenant Classical
December 5, 2014: Hickory, NC 28602 The Challenger Firebirds basketball team (Hickory, NC), dropped 76-57 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Covenant Classical (Concord, NC)
The now possess a 3-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Arborbrook Christian Academy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 9. Covenant Classical will confront a Falcons team coming off a 80-61 league loss to Fletcher (Charlotte, NC). The Falcons record now stands at 4-3.
The Firebirds (0-2) will now prepare for their battle against North Hills Christian (Salisbury, NC). The Eagles come into the Western Piedmont battle with a 2-2 record. In their last battle, North Hills Christian dropped by Grace Academy (Matthews, NC), 76-60, in a non-league battle.