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Published in Sports on December 22, 2005 2:06 PM

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Joyner leads balanced Goldsboro attack

SMITHFIELD -- Six-foot-7 junior Daquan Joyner spearheaded a solid offensive attack with 14 points, helping Goldsboro squeeze past Smithfield-Selma 74-73 on Wednesday evening.

Eric McLean added 11 points, while Burnie Best and Tim Kornegay each contributed 10.

"I thought we did a great job showing our poise at the end of the game," said Goldsboro coach Randy Jordan, whose team trailed 53-51 heading into the fourth quarter. "We spread the floor and executed when we had to. I thought we got great leadership from McLean and Best.

"Kornegay and Joyner were solid up and down the floor. This was a big win for us."

Ashton Dickinson pumped in a game-high 29 points for the Spartans. Teammate Brandon Grantham provided 19.

Smithfield-Selma outshot Goldsboro 20-6 at the free throw line.

The Cougars (6-5) return to action Dec. 28 against Seattle (Wash.) Prep in the GlaxoSmithKline Invitational. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:40 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum on the N.C. State campus.

Goldsboro 18 21 12 23 -- 74

SSS 17 12 24 20 -- 73

GOLDSBORO (6-5)

Herring 6, Burnie Best 10, Eric McLean 11, Lawson 3, Tim Kornegay 10, Artis 6, Hobbs 4, Boone 1, Isler 3, Daquan Joyner 14, Green 6.

SMITHFIELD-SELMA

Pettaway 4, Brandon Grantham 19, Quinn 5, Ashton Dickinson 29, Stokes 8, Murray 3, Howell 5.

Girls

Jackson, again,

paces Cougars

SMITHFIELD -- Goldsboro High senior point guard Chevoya Jackson provided a game-high 22 points in the Cougars' 42-34, non-conference victory Wednesday evening at Smithfield-Selma.

Jackson grabbed eight rebounds and dished out four assists for the Cougars, who improved to 7-3 overall.

Helga Bryant added eight points, including two 3-pointers. Kianna Williams contributed seven points, while Angel Roberts pulled down six rebounds.

Goldsboro plays again next Tuesday in its own two-day, four-team Christmas tournament.

Goldsboro 10 12 7 15 -- 42

SSS 11 7 7 10 -- 34

GOLDSBORO (7-3)

Chevoya Jackson 22, Bryant 8, Williams 7, Burden 5, Maye 2, Roberts 2.

SMITHFIELD-SELMA

Sierrah Pearson 15, Rejess Marshall 10, Ennis 8.

JV boys

Cougars pull

out tight victory

SMITHFIELD -- A.J. Fowler led three players in double figures with 25 points and Kevonta McDuffie collected a double-double in Goldsboro's 54-52, non-conference victory over Smithfield-Selma on Wednesday.

McDuffie scored 10 points and snagged 12 rebounds for the Cougars, who head into the new year with a 6-3 record. Goldsboro's next contest is Jan. 3, 2006 at Jones Senior.

Fowler also dished out nine assists.

Jamison Wellington contributed 14 points and eight rebounds, while Tayvon Murchison pulled down 11 boards.