J.F. Webb and Goldsboro squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but J.F. Webb had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Goldsboro Cougars 68-34. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 397th in North Carolina, while the Cougars are ranked 80th in North Carolina).
Leading Goldsboro to victory were Aziyah Boyer and Des'Myah Croom. Boyer dropped a double-double with 24 points and 17 boards, while Croom almost dropped a double-double with 19 points and nine rebounds. That's the most boards Boyer has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Nierieh Smith, who earned 11 points along with five rebounds and five steals.
J.F. Webb has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-13-1 record this season. Goldsboro's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-2.
J.F. Webb does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Goldsboro, they will challenge St. Pauls at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Goldsboro is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.9 points per game this season.
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