North Carolina High School Basketball - North Duplin holds off Neuse Charter
January 24, 2020: Calypso, NC 28365 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the North Duplin Rebels (Calypso, NC) and the visiting Neuse Charter Cougars (Smithfield, NC), saw North Duplin's basketball squad hold off Neuse Charter by a tally of 62-60.
With the victory, North Duplin improves its record to 3-12 on the campaign. The Rebels travel to Lakewood (Roseboro, NC) to confront the Leopards in a Carolina 1A challenge on Tuesday, January 28. The Leopards come into the challenge with a record of 4-11. Lakewood lost 67-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Clinton (Clinton, NC)
Next up, the Cougars confront the Lee Christian Falcons (Sanford, NC) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 27. Neuse Charter will attempt to move on its 7-8 season record. The Falcons enter the game with a 2-18 record after their 63-49 non-league win over Southside Christian (Clayton, NC).