North Carolina High School Basketball - Howard held off by North East Carolina Prep
January 28, 2025: Wilson, NC 27893
In Tuesday's non-league test, the North East Carolina Prep Husky (Tarboro, NC) basketball squad got by the host Howard Eagles (Wilson, NC), by a score of 50-45.
Next, the Husky encounter the Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC) in a 1A/2A Four Rivers test, on Wednesday, January 29. North East Carolina Prep will attempt to improve on its 12-5 season record. The Red Barons come into the test with a 4-10 record after their 69-54 league loss to Tarboro (Tarboro, NC).
The Eagles (10-5) will now prepare for their test against Alpha Academy (Fayetteville, NC). The Timberwolves come into the Freelance test with a 4-6 record. In their last test, Alpha Academy held off Capitol Encore Academy (Fayetteville, NC), 48-45, in a league test.
