The light switch came on for Goldsboro in the third quarter, while Wallace-Rose Hill stayed in the dark. The Cougars used a game-breaking run in the third quarter to topple Wallace-Rose Hill 47-23 and get a big win on their senior night. Goldsboro ends the season on a four-game winning streak and a 7-4 overall…… read more »
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Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Defeats Wallace-Rose Hill On Senior Night (PHOTO GALLERY)
Boys Basketball: Wallace-Rose Hill Escapes Goldsboro With A Win (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro’s three seniors – Xavion Atkinson, Jaikir Fowler and Noah Hancock – have accomplished a lot and created plenty of memories during their time in a Cougars’ uniform. The lasting images of Wednesday night could sting for a while, but the Cougars played with the heart that they are known for. Goldsboro saw an 11-point…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Spring Creek Bounces Back Against East Duplin
After a 5-2 loss against Clinton, Spring Creek bounced back by defeating East Duplin 3-1 in East Central 2A play on Wednesday afternoon. Josue Sanchez Inestroza recorded two goals, while Jonah Velasquez-Perez scored one goal for the Gators, who fell to improved to 2-2 overall. The Gators visit Wallace-Rose Hill (1-3) on Monday.… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro’s Atkinson Hits 1,000 Points For His Career (PHOTO GALLERY)
Before Goldsboro’s game against James Kenan started, the Cougars honored senior Xavion Atkinson for scoring 1,000 career points. However, despite Atkinson scoring a team-high 23 points, James Kenan defeated Goldsboro 77-63 on Tuesday evening. “Xavion is a good player. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and with a lot of passion,” Goldsboro head…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Pulls Away In The Second Half (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro snapped its two-game losing streak with a 63-38 win against James Kenan on Tuesday night. The teams battled back-and-forth in the first half, but the Cougars used a dominant second half to sprint past the Tigers. “I just feel like the girls came out ready to play, and they were ready to execute what…… 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 »
Cross Country: Rosewood Runs Past North Duplin And Hobbton
As expected, Rosewood turned in another strong performance during a Carolina 1A Conference cross country meet at the Cliffs of the Neuse on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles competed against North Duplin and Hobbton. On the boys’ side, Billy Strickland secured first place in 20 minutes, while Strickland’s teammates Carl Blevins (20:38.8) and Trent Schillinger (20:46.2)…… read more »
Cross Country: Princeton, Rosewood and North Duplin Compete in CC Meet
Overcoming the cold weather, Rosewood teammates Jaylee Amy and India Young finished among the top 10 during a Carolina 1A Conference meet ran at the Pikeville Town Hall on Monday afternoon. Amy took first individually with a time of 25 minutes, 0.4 seconds. Young crossed the line second in 26:14.60. Princeton’s Margaret Parrish (third, 27:10.40)…… read more »
Cross Country: Rosewood and North Duplin Compete In Carolina Conference 1A Meet
Rosewood had another strong showing at a Carolina 1A Conference cross country meet on Tuesday afternoon. Katelyn Merrit won the girls’ race in 23 minutes and 33 seconds and propelled the team to a first-place finish. Merrit’s teammates Jaylee Amy (23:35), India Young (27:19) and Adler Shaw (29:34) finished in second, third, and fourth place,…… read more »
