North Carolina High School Basketball - Cherryville holds off Bessemer City
February 2, 2024: Cherryville, NC 28021 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Cherryville Ironmen (Cherryville, NC) and the visiting Bessemer City Yellow Jackets (Bessemer City, NC), saw Cherryville's basketball squad hold off Bessemer City by a tally of 66-63.
With the victory, Cherryville improves its record to 11-9 on the campaign. The Ironmen travel to East Gaston (Mt. Holly, NC) to confront the Warriors in a 1A/2A Southern Piedmont challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 13-7. East Gaston won 66-64 in their recent league challenge against Thomas Jefferson (Mooresboro, NC)
Next up, the Yellow Jackets confront the Shelby Golden Lions (Shelby, NC) in a 1A/2A Southern Piedmont challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Bessemer City will attempt to improve on its 4-17 season record. The Golden Lions come into the challenge with a 12-6 record after their 78-48 league win over Highland Tech (Gastonia, NC).