For Goldsboro’s Carly Court, running at a high level comes down to a few ingredients. The sophomore first must put in the work outside of the cross country meets because, without training, nothing is possible in the most critical moments. Second, she must believe in herself. Running a race is a physical challenge, but a…… read more »
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Athletes Of The Week: Carly Court
Volleyball: Goldsboro’s Brown Named ECC Player Of The Year
The East Central 2A Conference recently released its all-conference teams for volleyball. The coaches voted on the volleyball all-conference team. Goldsboro’s Hallie Brown was named player of the year, while Goldsboro’s head coaches T.J. Lancaster and Pam Tart were named coaches of the year. Haley Phillips, Brianna Moye and Anna Miranda were also named to…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Tops Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Goldsboro girls’ basketball team put together a complete defensive game against Spring Creek. The Cougars played locked down defense in their 59-9 win over Spring Creek on Wednesday night. “The whole team played very well as a unit,” Goldsboro head coach Latina Bullock-Thomas said. “It was a total team effort.” Goldsboro used its defense…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Bounces Back Against Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro bounced back from its tough 64-61 loss and against James Kenan last Friday. The Cougars turned in four quarters of textbook defense in a 77-38 victory against Spring Creek in East Central 2A Conference action on Wednesday night. Goldsboro used its defense to pressure the Gators, create turnovers, crowd passing lanes and get hands…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Anna Miranda
During her time playing volleyball at Goldsboro High School, Anna Miranda carved out an impressive legacy. A two-sport athlete at Goldsboro, Miranda devotes hours and hours to her craft each season, and the senior has worked hard to get to where she is now in volleyball and softball. “My main sport is definitely volleyball,” Miranda…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Improves To 2-0 (PHOTO GALLERY)
Ball-hawking pressure defense, speed and another big second-half run, the Goldsboro boys’ basketball team used all three to its advantage during a 69-48 triumph over East Central 2A Conference county foe East Duplin on Wednesday evening. Senior guard Jaikir Fowler poured in a game-high 26 points for the Cougars, who improved their record to 2-0…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Rally Falls Short Against East Duplin (PHOTO GALLERY)
Down 37-29 at the end of the third quarter, the Goldsboro girls’ basketball team showed how resilient and determined they are. Unfortunately, the Cougars were unable to get the win as East Duplin held off Goldsboro 59-57 on Wednesday evening. The Cougars trailed 13-9 at the end of the first quarter. “In the beginning, we…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Holds Off Midway (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro never panicked. After Midway erased a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Cougars remained composed and refused to let the Raiders win the game. With 20 seconds left in the game, Shayla Greene hit the go-ahead layup, and Goldsboro held off Midway 45-43 on Friday night. “I saw a lot of dedication and…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Rolls Past Midway (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro showed composure when it mattered most in its season opener against Midway Down 48-43 midway through the third quarter, Goldsboro used a 22-0 run to roll past the Raiders 79-61 on Friday night. Xavion Atkinson led the Cougars with 35 points. Jaikir Fowler supplied 15 points, while Deontae Hooker and Justice Wooten both scored…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Jay Bass
Goldsboro’s Jay Bass started to fall in love with running in the sixth grade. He competed in a 5k race, which he completed in 24 minutes. Delighted by his time, Bass quickly realized he had a knack for running. “I felt very accomplished, and that’s where my love of running distance really came from,” Bass…… read more »
