North Carolina High School Basketball - Thomas Jefferson holds off Burns
January 4, 2022: Mooresboro, NC 28114 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Thomas Jefferson Gryphons (Mooresboro, NC) and the visiting Burns Bulldogs (Lawndale, NC), saw Thomas Jefferson's basketball squad hold off Burns by a tally of 46-39.
With the victory, Thomas Jefferson improves its record to 5-7 on the campaign. The Gryphons travel to East Gaston (Mt. Holly, NC) to confront the Warriors in a 1A/2A Conference 40 challenge on Friday, January 7. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 7-4. East Gaston won 55-27 in their recent league challenge against Cherryville (Cherryville, NC)
Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Crest Chargers (Shelby, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 5. Burns will attempt to improve on its 3-7 season record. The Chargers come into the challenge with a 2-7 record after their 43-31 non-league win over North Henderson (Hendersonville, NC).