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Panthers oust Crusaders in MLK Day N.C. Scholastic Classic

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Dudley’s Hendon Hooker and Trinity Christian’s Joey Baker (right) scramble for a loose ball. Photo by Joe Daniels/Carolina Peacemaker Dudley’s Hendon Hooker and Trinity Christian’s Joey Baker (right) scramble for a loose ball. Photo by Joe Daniels/Carolina Peacemaker
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Juniors Josh Hopkins (22 points) and Hendon Hooker (20) paced the Dudley Panthers to a 75-69 victory in the 14th annual N.C. Scholastic Classic over Fayetteville’s Trinity Christian Monday night (Jan. 18) at the Greensboro Coliseum.

After trailing in the contest for the first time 65-64, with less than two-minutes remaining, Dudley outscored Trinity Christian 11-4 over 1:44 to post the win and improve to 10-3.