Behind a composed effort on both ends of the floor, Goldsboro defeated East Surry 54–46 to capture the NCHSAA 3A girls basketball state championship, securing the program’s first state title since 1982 and capping a remarkable 28–2 season.

NCHSAA 3A Eastern Regional Press Conference: Goldsboro High School Girls hold their press conference after defeating Northwood and stamping their ticket to the State Championship next week.

Charles B. Aycock opened the playoffs in dominant fashion, defeating Richlands 61-19 behind 14 points from junior Alonna Frederick and a balanced scoring effort that saw nine Lady Falcons reach the scoring column. CBA now advances to face South Brunswick in Round 2.

Eastern Wayne erased a late seven-point deficit behind clutch defense and execution to defeat rival Goldsboro 57–54 in front of a packed house, securing its third straight win and a statement victory in the conference race.

Goldsboro girls basketball dominated from start to finish Tuesday night, rolling past Eastern Wayne 60–6 on the road behind a 45–3 halftime lead and eight straight win.