Basketball Recap: Southern Wayne Saints vs. Goldsboro Cougars
Southern Wayne had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Goldsboro Cougars by a score of 65-63 on Friday. The Saints have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Southern Wayne saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kairekll Evans almost dropped a double-double on 26 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jaylen Carr, who went 5 for 7 en route to 11 points plus two steals.
Goldsboro's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nyrese Williams, who went 7 for 15 en route to 21 points plus six rebounds and four steals. Maurice Tyler was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 15 rebounds.
Southern Wayne will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Wayne Country Day at 9:00 p.m. on November 30th. Goldsboro has already played their next match, a 56-49 victory against C.B. Aycock on the 19th.
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