Lenoir City High School’s boys basketball team survived a late fight Dec. 6 against Greenback School to win 64-52.
After trailing 32-17 at the break, a much-improved second-half display saw the Cherokees get within six points of their guests late in the game, but the Panthers held firm to prevail.
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