North Carolina High School Basketball - Independence can't hold off East Mecklenburg
February 7, 2025: Charlotte, NC 28212
East Mecklenburg Eagles (Charlotte, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC), 58-55 in a league match.
With the victory, East Mecklenburg upgrades its record to 14-8 on the year. The Eagles host Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, NC) to face the Cougars in a 4A Southwestern match on Tuesday, February 11. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 18-5. Charlotte Catholic won 52-50 in their recent league match against Butler (Matthews, NC)
The Patriots now sport a 17-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Rocky River for a 4A Southwestern match on Tuesday, February 11. Independence will face a Ravens squad coming off a 76-63 league loss to Providence (Charlotte, NC). The Ravens record now stands at 9-12.