Challenger Firebirds swept on the court by Patriots

Challenger Early College High School and Piedmont Community Charter School clashed on the basketball court on Thursday.

The Patriots came away with a pair of victories in boys and girls competition against the Firebirds at the Newton-Conover High School gymnasium.

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