[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2684]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPION

  (Mr. Davis of North Carolina was recognized to address the House for 
5 minutes.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, March indeed has been 
maddening for eastern North Carolina.
  We have had exciting basketball and incredible powerhouse teams who 
have brought back the State championship title to eastern North 
Carolina.
  Mr. Speaker, Kinston High School clinched its 12th 3A State 
basketball championship with a dominant 80-54 victory over Walkertown.
  MVP Jamarion Washington and Keyshawn Herring, who each scored an 
impressive 21 points, propelled the team to victory.
  A heartfelt congratulations to Coach Tyndall and the entire team for 
their remarkable performance.

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                   Recognizing Goldsboro High School

  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the Goldsboro High School 
Cougars won the 3A girls' title with a 54-46 victory over East Surry.
  MVP Aziyah Boyer shone brightly with 11 rebounds, carrying on her 
grandmother's legacy.
  Kudos to the team, Coach Bryant, and to all the amazing coaches and 
the community for this outstanding win.


                Congratulating Northern Nash High School

  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, what a super exciting game.
  The Northern Nash High School Knights came out on top, claiming the 
2026 North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 6A boys' 
basketball State championship in a heart-pounding overtime thriller.
  They edged Kings Mountain with a nail-biting score of 61-60, and we 
are incredibly proud to congratulate Coach Drake, the Knights, and such 
dedicated fans, who were there to bring home this honor for the first 
time since 1968.


                       Wilson Prep Makes History

  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Wilson Prep has made 
history. The talented and dynamic Tiger girls' basketball team won the 
1A State championship. It was their first-ever State title, as they 
beat Robbinsville 58-44.


             Congratulations to Coach Ward and the Tigers.

  To all of our athletes: Thank you for making eastern North Carolina 
so proud and representing our communities on and off the court with 
excellence.

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