North Carolina High School Basketball - Corinth Holders nips North Johnston
January 20, 2012: Wendell, NC 27591 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Corinth Holders (Wendell, NC) and the visiting North Johnston Panthers (Kenly, NC), saw Corinth Holders's basketball squad hold off North Johnston by a score of 73-71.
With the victory, Corinth Holders improves its record to 13-3 on the campaign. The host Warren County (Warrenton, NC) to battle the Eagles in a 2A Northern Carolina challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 8-9. Warren County lost 67-53 in their recent league challenge against Bunn (Bunn, NC)
Next up, the Panthers battle the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets (Roanoke Rapids, NC) in a 2A Northern Carolina challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. North Johnston will attempt to improve on its 7-5 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 40-39 league loss to Franklinton (Franklinton, NC).