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North Carolina High School Basketball - East Mecklenburg nipped by Independence
February 4, 2022: Charlotte, NC 28227
The Independence Patriots tipped the visiting East Mecklenburg Eagles basketball team by a final score of 56-49 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Patriots face the Rocky River Ravens (Mint Hill, NC) in a 4A Conference 59 game, on Tuesday, February 8. Independence will attempt to move on its 11-10 season record. The Ravens enter the game with a 12-6 record after their 77-53 league win over Providence (Charlotte, NC).
With the defeat, East Mecklenburg moves to 13-9 on the year. The Eagles travel to Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, NC) to face the Cougars in a 4A Conference 59 game on Tuesday, February 8. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 14-9. Charlotte Catholic won 49-41 in their recent league game against Butler (Matthews, NC)