In girls' action, The Burlington School fell 57-54 to Oakwood in the semifinals of the NCISAA Class 1-A state tournament Friday.
Top-seeded Oakwood faces the winner between Elizabeth City Victory Christian and second-seeded Fayetteville Trinity Christian in tonight's championship.
The Spartans (21-6) held a one-point lead going into the final minute, but four Oakwood free throws provided the turnaround. The Burlington School missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds.
Senior Taylor Fluette led the Spartans with 16 points, including four 3-pointers, and added four rebounds and four assists. Deja Cousin scored 11 and Aniyah Vanhook had seven points, five rebounds and four assists.
Kara Williams led Oakwood with 37 points.
The Burlington School advanced to that semifinal matchup by defeating Northwood Temple Academy 53-38 on Thursday
Top-seeded Oakwood faces the winner between Elizabeth City Victory Christian and second-seeded Fayetteville Trinity Christian in tonight's championship.
The Spartans (21-6) held a one-point lead going into the final minute, but four Oakwood free throws provided the turnaround. The Burlington School missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds.
Senior Taylor Fluette led the Spartans with 16 points, including four 3-pointers, and added four rebounds and four assists. Deja Cousin scored 11 and Aniyah Vanhook had seven points, five rebounds and four assists.
Kara Williams led Oakwood with 37 points.
The Burlington School advanced to that semifinal matchup by defeating Northwood Temple Academy 53-38 on Thursday
