North Carolina High School Basketball - Independence over East Mecklenburg
February 9, 2024: Charlotte, NC 28227
Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC) and the visiting East Mecklenburg Eagles (Charlotte, NC), saw Independence's basketball squad overcome East Mecklenburg by a tally of 48-40.
With the victory, Independence improves its record to 12-7 on the campaign. The Patriots host Rocky River (Mint Hill, NC) to confront the Ravens in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The Ravens come into the challenge with a record of 5-11. Rocky River lost 46-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Providence (Charlotte, NC)
Next up, the Eagles confront the Charlotte Catholic Cougars (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. East Mecklenburg will attempt to improve on its 4-10 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 21-2 record after their 48-31 league win over Butler (Matthews, NC).