North Carolina High School Basketball - Burns thwarted by Shelby
January 26, 2024: Shelby, NC 28152 The Burns Bulldogs basketball team (Lawndale, NC), was toppled 69-57 in Friday's league battle with the host Shelby Golden Lions (Shelby, NC)
The Golden Lions now possess a 10-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Cherryville for a 1A/2A Southern Piedmont battle on Tuesday, January 30. Shelby will confront a Ironmen team coming off a 56-55 league win over Thomas Jefferson (Mooresboro, NC). The Ironmen record now stands at 10-8.
The Bulldogs (8-10) will now prepare for their battle against Highland Tech (Gastonia, NC). The Rams come into the 1A/2A Southern Piedmont battle with a 7-12 record. In their last battle, Highland Tech beat East Gaston (Mt. Holly, NC), 61-54, in a league battle.