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RALEIGH — Vying for its first state basketball title in school history, Eastern Randolph found itself with a chance to complete an improbable comeback Saturday, down one possession with two
The dream season for Eastern Randolph looked like it would end in a nightmare in the first half. However, the Wildcats put together a comeback beyond its wildest imagination and stunned Bishop McGuinness 62-59 in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 1A West Region final in the state boys basketball tournament.
Eastern Randolph picked up its 21st win of the season in a 98-70 blowout over Trinity on the Wildcats' senior night. The Wildcats now have an overall record of 21-2 going into the final game of the season on Friday night. Eastern Randolph was led by senior standout forward DaVonte Brooks, who scored 32 points.