The Union Spartans and Lakewood Leopards delivered a thrilling night of county and conference basketball, highlighted by overtime finishes in both varsity contests. Union set the tone early with a 60-42 win by the JV boys, before the varsity girls needed extra time as the Lady Leopards edged the Lady Spartans 69-66 in overtime. The night closed with another overtime battle, where Union’s varsity boys outlasted Lakewood 65-60. The full story, including comments and photos, will appear in Saturday’s edition, or readers can revisit clintonnc.com in seven days.
Spartans and Leopards split overtime games
Lakewood’s Chance Sessoms launches a three against the JV Spartans in Thursday night’s bout.