Panthers oust Crusaders in MLK Day N.C. Scholastic Classic
By Joe Daniels, Sports Director / January 22, 2016
Dudley’s Hendon Hooker and Trinity Christian’s Joey Baker (right) scramble for a loose ball. Photo by Joe Daniels/Carolina Peacemaker
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.