North Carolina High School Basketball - Forbush nips North Wilkes
February 8, 2022: Hays, NC 28635 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Forbush Falcons (East Bend, NC) and the host North Wilkes Vikings (Hays, NC), saw Forbush's basketball squad hold off North Wilkes by a tally of 41-38.
With the victory, Forbush improves its record to 16-7 on the campaign. The Falcons host Wilkes Central (Wilkesboro, NC) to play the Eagles in a 2A Conference 37 challenge on Friday, February 11. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 11-7. Wilkes Central lost 61-42 in their recent league challenge against North Surry (Mount Airy, NC)
Next up, the Vikings play the East Surry Cardinals (Pilot Mountain, NC) in a 2A Conference 37 challenge, on Wednesday, February 9. North Wilkes will attempt to improve on its 9-11 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 12-7 record after their 62-49 league win over West Wilkes (Millers Creek, NC).