Several local student-athletes earned spots on the 2020-2021 N.C. Basketball Coaches Association All-District 3 teams. Princeton senior Jaheim Taylor was named a first-team selection, while Goldsboro’s Xavion Atkinson picked up second-team honors. On the girls’ side, Princeton’s Meredith Wooten and Anna Taylor were named to the second team, while C.B. Aycock’s Abbey Thomas earned third-team…… read more »
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Local Basketball Players Named To NCBCA All-District 3 Teams
Football: Goldsboro Roars Past Anson On Senior Night (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro remained perfect on the gridiron with a tremendous defensive performance on Friday evening. On senior night, the Goldsboro defense forced eight turnovers in a 21-7 victory against Anson in the home opener for the Cougars, who are now 2-0 for the first time since 2008. “The biggest thing was they played with the end…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Mary Archibald
Pinpointing a sport that epitomizes what Mary Archibald, who plays basketball, softball and golf, means to Goldsboro is difficult because they all accurately encapsulate her prowess. In all three sports the senior plays, her consistency sets her apart. Archibald’s leadership, tenacity and skill are on display in every game. “My main sport is basketball,” Archibald…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Defeats Wallace-Rose Hill On Senior Night (PHOTO GALLERY)
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 »
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 »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Earns Thrilling Overtime Win Against Clinton (PHOTO GALLERY)
Something had to change for Goldsboro in the second half. Clinton held a 25-16 lead at halftime, and Goldsboro was in danger of dropping its fourth straight game to the Dark Horses. Goldsboro made the necessary adjustments at halftime and came away with a thrilling 51-47 overtime win against the Dark Horses on Monday evening.…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Falls To Clinton (PHOTO GALLERY)
Clinton benefited from a crucial fourth quarter to defeat the Goldsboro, 67-64, on Monday evening. Jaikir Fowler led the Cougars with 16 points, Justin Taylor finished the game with 12 points, and Xavion Atkinson added 10 points. “As far playing, we did a good job, but we just didn’t do a good job rebounding, and…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Snaps Two-game Losing Streak (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro rode the wave of momentum created by a fast start and grabbed a 75-33 East Central 2A Conference victory against Spring Creek on Thursday evening. The Cougars also snapped their two-game losing streak, and Goldsboro head coach Jamal Croom said Goldsboro did a good job sharing the basketball throughout the game. “Coming off a…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Tops Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro won its second straight game as the Cougars cruised past Spring Creek 53-9 on Thursday evening. The Cougars opened the first quarter on a 9-1 run and led 17-3 after the opening eight minutes. Back-to-back three-pointers from Akiyah York and Kalia Bell extended the margin to 30-6 midway through the second quarter, and Goldsboro…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Noah Hancock
Often in sports, players with either incredible talent or a tremendous work ethic do well. Either their natural ability or strong desire to be the best launches them to solid success. But when that authentic gift and that genuine relentlessness are paired together, that’s when truly impressive student-athletes are born. In the case of Goldsboro…… read more »
