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.