North Carolina High School Basketball - New Hanover nips Kinston
January 28, 2023: Wilmington, NC 28401
Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the New Hanover Wildcats (Wilmington, NC) and the visiting Kinston Vikings (Kinston, NC), saw New Hanover's basketball squad hold off Kinston by a tally of 44-42.
With the victory, New Hanover improves its record to 16-2 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Laney (Wilmington, NC) to play the Buccaneers in a 3A/4A Conference 20 challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Buccaneers come into the challenge with a record of 18-2. Laney won 76-65 in their recent league game against North Brunswick (Leland, NC)
With the defeat, Kinston moves to 16-4 on the year. The Vikings host James Kenan (Warsaw, NC) to face the Tigers in a 2A Conference 6 game on Tuesday, January 31. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 7-12. James Kenan lost 48-43 in their recent league game against South Lenoir (Deep Run, NC)