A pair of NC State Wolfpack basketball signees were in action for state titles on Saturday, and the duo of four-stars forward Ernest Ross from Santa Fe in Alachua, Fla., and guard Terquavion Smith from Farmville (N.C.) Central High both excelled in their games.

Smith and Farmville Central won a third straight state 2-A title (last year’s was shared due to the COVID-19 pandemic canceling the state championships) by nearly having a triple double with 33 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. He was named the game's MVP.

Farmville Central set a state record for points scored in a title game during its 113-91 win over previously undefeated Hendersonville (N.C.) High.

Smith added five steals and shot 12 of 30 from the field, including 3 of 12 on three-pointers, and went 6 of 10 at the free throw line.

Ross and Santa Fe was not as fortunate, falling in double overtime 90-83 to Pine Crest High from Ft. Lauderdale in the Class 5-A title game.,

Ross had a huge highlight in the game among his 18 points.

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