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North Carolina High School Basketball - East Wilkes nips North Surry
January 3, 2024: Ronda, NC 28670
East Wilkes Cardinals (Ronda, NC) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting North Surry Greyhounds (Mount Airy, NC), 58-51 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, East Wilkes upgrades its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Elkin (Elkin, NC) to play the Buckin' Elks in a 1A Northwest bout on Friday, January 5. The Buckin' Elks enter the game with a record of 5-6. Elkin won 62-13 in their recent non-league game against Union Grove Christian (Lexington, NC)
With the defeat, North Surry moves to 9-1 on the year. The Greyhounds host East Surry (Pilot Mountain, NC) to face the Cardinals in a 2A Foothills game on Friday, January 5. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 8-4. East Surry won 62-27 in their recent non-league game against Mount Airy (Mount Airy, NC)