North Carolina High School Basketball - Richmond overwhelms Hoke County
January 5, 2024: Raeford, NC 28376
Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Richmond Raiders (Rockingham, NC) and the host Hoke County Bucks (Raeford, NC), saw Richmond's basketball squad wallop Hoke County by a tally of 71-23.
With the victory, Richmond improves its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Raiders host South Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) to play the Sabres in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 6. The Sabres come into the challenge with a record of 8-5. South Mecklenburg won 84-8 in their recent non-league challenge against Hopewell (Huntersville, NC)
Next up, the Bucks play the Southern Lee Cavaliers (Sanford, NC) in a 3A/4A Sandhills challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Hoke County will attempt to improve on its 2-11 season record. The Cavaliers come into the challenge with a 0-10 record after their 73-26 league loss to Pinecrest (Southern Pines, NC).