In an incredibly hard-fought game, No. 6 Goldsboro came up just short against No. 3 Cummings in the third round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs. The Cougars fell to the Cavaliers 65-63. Cummings advances to face No. 2 Kinston in the fourth round, while Goldsboro’s season ends with a 20-5 overall record. Goldsboro also won…… read more »
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Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Falls To Cummings In Third Round (PHOTO GALLERY)
Boys Basketball: Wayne Prep Wins First State Title In School History (PHOTO GALLERY)
In just a few short years, Wayne Preparatory Academy has gone from an upstart program to state champions. The Generals defeated N.C. Good Better Best Academy 53-35 in the Carolina Athletic Association Schools of Choice state championship game at Oak Ridge Military Academy to win the first state title in school history. “I’m so happy…… read more »
Women’s Lacrosse: UMO Defeats Huntsville In Overtime (PHOTO GALLERY)
The weather was on the cool side as the UMO Women’s Lacrosse team took onthe University of Alabama in Huntsville Saturday afternoon. After four periods of play action the game went into OT tied at 13 all. There was no score in the first OT, but in the second OT, the Trojans managed to score…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Eastern Wayne Comeback Attempt Falls Short At East Carteret
Photo and article from Laieke Abebe Despite trailing for most of its second-round playoff game at East Carteret, Eastern Wayne fought hard to have a chance in the final seconds. Unfortunately, the Warriors came up one possession short. The Warriors had two shots to tie the game at the buzzer, but those chances went awry…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Southern Wayne’s Historic Season Comes To An End (PHOTO GALLERY)
No. 3 Southern Wayne played had for the entire game in against No. 14 Williams. Unfortunately, the Saint’s strong effort was not enough, and Williams toppled the Saints 50-48 in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs. Southern Wayne will end its historic season with 23-1 overall record. The Saints also won the Quad County…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Defeats Louisburg, Advances To Third Round
No. 6 Goldsboro had no problems taking care of business against No. 11 Louisburg in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs on Thursday evening. The Cougars defeated the Warriors 76-30. Goldsboro (20-4) will face No. 3 Cummings (21-0) on Saturday. The Cougars are looking to reach the fourth round for the first time…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Gets Back To Roots In First-Round Win Over Seaforth
Photos and article from Kai Jones Goldsboro went into halftime of its N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A first-round matchup with Seaforth up 23-18. The Cougars (19-4), a six-seed, found themselves in a tightly contested game with the 27-seeded Hawks (12-10). Fourth-year head coach Jamal Croom decided to get back to Goldsboro’s bread and butter.…… read more »
Girls Basketball: WCDS Eliminated In Final Four By O’Neal School
Photo and article from Laieke Abebe The Wayne Country Day girls basketball team played in its fifth consecutive state semifinals on Tuesday. However, the Chargers have not been able to get over the hump and reach the state title game. Despite another fantastic season, the Chargers fell, 56-43 to The O’Neal School in the NCISAA…… read more »
Boys Basketball: C.B. Aycock Falls To Cape Fear In Double Overtime (PHOTO GALLERY)
No. 12 C.B. Aycock fell to No. 21 Cape Fear 73-68, in a grind-it-out, double-overtime affair in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A playoffs on Tuesday evening. The Golden Falcons will end the season with a 20-4 overall record. C.B. Aycock was down 23-13 late in the second quarter. However,…… read more »
Basketball: Playoff Roundup, Eastern Wayne Stuns Research Triangle
No. 25 Eastern Wayne went on the road and stunned No. 8 Research Triangle 45-43 during the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A playoffs on Tuesday evening. Down 18-15 at halftime, Eastern Wayne outscored Research Triangle 30-25 in the second half to pull off the upset. Albert Brown led the Warriors…… read more »
