Garner's own, Chris Edwards ('06), will host the “Power Hour” on FNFRDU.net on Thursday, July 31st from SSS High School. The show is devoted to a pre-season look at area teams .. Known best for his webcast skills and the best baseball stadium show in the NCHSAA, be sure to tune in to the show for up-to-date look at the local high school football outlook.
Edwards to host FNFRDU "Power Hour"
2008 Trojan Cross Country
2008 GNRC All-Conference: Mike Brown, Michelle Bailey, McKenzie Bennett
SPORTSMANSHIP Awards: Taylor Wilson, Brennan Kroll
Team MVP's: Michelle Bailey, Mike Brown
Trojan Awards: Mary Scott Powell, Taylor Brunson
Boys:
Lance Littmann 9
Maxx Kuhnz 9
Lucas Burkey 9
Eric Stevens 9
Corey Eason 9
Justin Gibson 9
Matthew Marcomb 10
Justin Michael 10
Sammy Shelton 10
Zach Furney 10
Taylor Brunson 10
Brandon Shupe 10
Brandon Smith 11
Andy Beck 11
Mike Brown 11
Cole Magdefrau 12
Jelan Abrams 12
Justin Blalock 12
Josh Walsh 12
Douglas McCormack 12
Brennan Kroll 12
Girls
Brittany Hicks 9
McKenzie Bennett 9
Emily Chaulk 9
Alexis Baker 9
Mary Scott Powell 10
Michelle Roth 10
Samantha Ward 10
Kari Skillman 10
Michelle Bailey 11
Dasmier Chambers 11
Becca Gregory 11
Taylor Wilson 12
Margret Spence 12
2008 Garner Trojan Cross Country schedule
| DATE | Opponent | Site | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug.20 | Holly Springs/Fuquay | Holly Springs | results |
| Aug.27 | W.Johnston | Away | need scores |
| Sept.3 | Clayton | GMHS | results |
| Sept.11 | Knightdale | Away | results |
| Sept.17 | SSS | GMHS | results |
| Sept.24 | SE Raleigh | Away | results |
| Oct.1 | E.Wake | GMHS | need scores |
| Oct. 8 | Holly Springs | GMHS | results |
| Oct. 14 | GNRC Conference Meet | Wendell Park | results |
Thank you Trojan Club supporter:
Gregg Norris ('81)
861-0666
142 Shenstone Blvd.
Garner NC 27529
2008 Lady Trojan Golf
2008 Garner Lady Trojan Golf schedule
Coach Jane House
Emily Fussell (Sr) 2nd year
Lauren Grant (Soph) 2nd year
Kelsey Rogue (Soph) 1st year
Kasey Williams (Fr) 1st year
| DATE | HOST School | Site | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug.19 | Holly Springs | Devils Ridge | 5th |
| Aug.25 | Cary | Eagle Ridge | 3:30PM |
| Sept.2 | W.Johnston | Reedy Creek | 5th |
| Sept.9 | Clayton | Pine Hollow | 4th |
| Sept.17 | Knightdale (postponed 8/26 due to the weather) | Wil-Mar | 4th |
| Sept.16 | E.Wake | Zebulon CC | 3:30PM |
| Sept.23 | SSS | Johnston CC | 4th |
| Sept.30 | Garner | Eagle Ridge | 3:30PM |
| Oct. 7 | SE Raleigh | River Ridge | 3:30PM |
Thank you Trojan Club supporter:
2008 Trojan Soccer
2008 GNRC All-Conference:
2008 NCSCA All-Region 3:
SPORTSMANSHIP: Hector Kunichek
Rookie of the Year: Cory McCormick
Trojan Award: Gabe Chrismon
Coach Jon Sherwin
2008 Varsity Trojan Roster
| No | Name | Pos | Ht | Wt | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Chrismon, Gabe (C) | Defense | 5' 10" | 170 | Senior |
| 1 | Wescoe, Matthew (C) | Mid-Field | 5' 8" | 140 | Junior |
| 12 | Creech, Dillon | Mid-Field | 5' 9" | 165 | Senior |
| 20 | Gay, Drew | GK | 6' 2" | 170 | Senior |
| 13 | Dave Mbula | M | 5' 8" | 130 | Sophomore |
| 2 | Cory McCormick | D/M/F | 5' 9" | 135 | Sophomore |
| 14 | Kunichek, Hector | Mid-Field | 5' 10" | 155 | Junior |
| 17 | Nyutu, Mark | Defense | 5' 5" | 140 | Junior |
| 18 | Oxendine, Jason | GK | 6' 2" | 180 | Freshman |
| 6 | Evan Pierce | Def/Mid | 5' 2" | 110 | Freshman |
| 4 | Rojas, Alexander | Mid-Field/Defense | 5' 10" | 170 | Sophomore |
| 8 | Smith, Clifford | Defense | 6' | 115 | Sophomore |
| 10 | Smith, Jake | Forward/Mid-Field | 5'11" | 155 | Senior |
| 5 | Tompkins, Luke | Mid-Field | 5'11" | 140 | Senior |
| 16 | Torruella,Connor | Forward | 5'9" | 140 | Sophomore |
| 11 | White, Tyler | Forward | 5'7" | 135 | Freshman |
JV Soccer Roster
Coach David Corsbie
| Player | Number | Position | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Allen | 18 | M/F | Freshman |
| Tyler Britt | 5 | M | Freshman |
| Alex Carbajal | 3 | M/F | Freshman |
| Ryan Clark | 14 | M | Freshman |
| Robert Doak | K | Freshman | |
| Austin Fowler | 19 | D | Freshman |
| Kevin Fowler | 16 | D | Sophomore |
| Colby Jones | 4 | M/F | Sophomore |
| Alex Lambert | 13 | M/F | Freshman |
| Chase Morgan | 20 | M/F | Sophomore |
| William Norris | 6 | M | Sophomore |
| Alejandro Perez | 23 | F | Junior |
| Evan Pierce | 1 | D/M | Freshman |
| William Pittman | 21 | M | Sophomore |
| Andrew Robinson | 7 | M/F | Sophomore |
| Kyle Tobin | 8 | D/M | Sophomore |
| Brett Walters | 9 | D | Sophomore |
| Preston Williams | 15 | D/M | Freshman |
| Shane Willington | 44 | M | Sophomore |
2008 Garner Trojan Men's Soccer schedule
| DATE | OPPONENT | Site | JV/Varsity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug.13 | Fuquay (scrimmage) | GMHS | 6:00PM |
| Aug.18 | Athens Drive | Away | JV: 0-4 (0-1) V: 2-8 (0-1) |
| Aug.25 | Cary | GMHS | JV: 1-3 (0-2) V: 5-6 (0-2) |
| Aug.28 | Fuquay | Away | JV: 1-6 (0-3) V: 0-7 (0-3) |
| Sept.2 | W.Johnston | Away | JV: 1-6 (0-4) V: 2-4 (0-4) |
| Sept.3 | Clayton | GMHS | JV: 2-0 (1-4) V: 4-5, 2OT (0-5) |
| Sept.8 | Knightdale | Away | JV: 1-7 (1-5) V: 4-2 (1-5) |
| Sept.17 | E.Wake | Away | JV: 1-2 (1-6) V: 1-4 (1-6) |
| Sept.22 | Holly Springs | GMHS | JV: 0-1 (1-7) V: 2-1 (2-6) |
| Sept.24 | W.Johnston | GMHS | JV: 2-2 (1-7-1) V: 2-7 (2-7) |
| Sept.29 | Clayton | Away | JV: 0-3 (1-8-1) V: 2-0 (3-7) |
| Oct.1 | Knightdale | GMHS | JV: 1-2 (1-9-1) V: 3-0 (4-7) |
| Oct.6 | SSS | Away | JV: need score V: 5-2 (5-7) |
| Oct.8 | SE Raleigh | Away | JV: 0-2 V: 2-1 (6-7) |
| Oct.13 | E.Wake | GMHS | JV: 0-2 V: 2-5 (6-8) |
| Oct.15 | Holly Springs | Away | JV: need score V: 3-2 (7-8) |
| Oct.16 | SE Raleigh (re-scheduled from 9/16) | GMHS | JV: need score V: 8-0 (8-8) |
| Oct. 20 | SSS (re-scheduled from 9/10) SENIOR DAY | GMHS | JV: 3-2 V: 5-2 (9-8) |
| Oct. 29 | NCHSSA Play-offs vs Green Hope | Away | V: 0-6 (9-9) |
Thank you Trojan Club supporter:
2008 Lady Trojans Tennis
2008 GNRC All-Conference:
SPORTSMANSHIP: Casey Nickalson
Most Outstanding Player: Mary Beth McDowell
Trojan Award: Amanda Jordan
2008 Garner Lady Trojan Tennis schedule
Coach Joseph Walls
Seniors: Mary Beth McDowell, Caroline Curtis, Jean-Marie Jonell, Amanda Jordan, Gillian Meyer, Brittany Fink
Juniors: Ellen Chalk, Casey Nickalson, Olivia Bass, Erica Coln, Courtney Walton, Lily Sintim
Sophomores: Beverly McLaughlin, Bria Goggins, Alexis Ruiz, Morgan Stewart
Freshmen: Krista King, Angelica Alfaro
| DATE | OPPONENT | Site | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug.22 | S. Brunswick | Away | 4-5 (0-1) |
| Aug.23 | S. Brunswick | Away | 3-6 (0-2) |
| Aug.25 | Clayton | GMHS | 0-9 (0-3) |
| Aug.28 | Knightdale | Away | 6-3 (1-3) |
| Sept.2 | SSS | GMHS | 5-4 (2-3) |
| Sept.3 | SE Raleigh | Away | 5-4 (3-3) |
| Sept. 4 (completion date) | W.Johnston | Away | 5-4 (4-3) |
| Sept.8 | E.Wake | Away | 6-3 (5-3) |
| Sept.11 | Holly Springs | GMHS | 1-8 (5-4) |
| Sept.15 | W.Johnston | GMHS | 5-4 (6-4) |
| Sept.17 | Clayton | Away | 0-9 (6-5) |
| Sept.18 | Athens Drive | Away | 0-9 (6-6) |
| Sept.22 | Knightdale | GMHS | 6-3 (7-6) |
| Sept.24 | SSS | Away | 4-5 (7-7) |
| Sept.29 | SE Raleigh | GMHS | 6-3 (8-7) |
| Oct.1 | E.Wake (Senior Day) | GMHS | 6-3 (9-7) |
| Oct.6 | Holly Springs | Away | 0-9 (9-8) |
| Oct.10-11 | GNRC Tournament | Clayton | 2:00PM |
Thank you Trojan Club supporter:
Ralph Smith, Your "Transmission Physician"
Garner alum Tim Stevens named to NCHSAA Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Tim Stevens, ('70) named to the 2008 Hall of Fame class for the NC High School Athletic Association. Tim's stellar career is one of the outstanding high school sports writers in the state. A graduate of Garner High School and North Carolina Wesleyan, Stevens has written for the Raleigh Times and the News and Observer since 1973 and has won a number of awards for his coverage. He has been the driving force behind such outstanding events as the Holiday Invitational basketball tournament in Raleigh and the Triangle Pigskin Preview. He has served as a member of the McDonald¹s All-American basketball selection committee and was co-author of the original North Carolina High School Record Book. One of only four North Carolinians in the National High School Sports Hall of Fame, he has held membership on a number of NCHSAA committees during his career. Congratulations Tim!!
The Trojan Club and GMHS needs YOU!!!!
The Trojan Club needs your support to provide the critical funds that keep GMHS Athletics the very best!! Please consider approaching your employer, neighbors and other prospective advertisers about advertising in our Fall Sports Program (and will include acknowledgement on the website thoughout the year and at every home game). 100% of their advertising, donations, merchandise and concessions go to support our teams. (The Trojan Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit). Contact the webmaster with your questions and fee schedule (ads start as low as just $50!!! Aren't our kids worth that??)
PARENTS! Be sure to consider purchasing your own acknowledgement of your student-athlete in the 2008 game day program! Add your own congratulations, nickname from the whole family. A terrific keepsake for years to come...........
(Note: All Senior Fall athletes will have their picture taken to be included in the program)
BE SURE TO BUY FROM THE SPONSORS YOU SEE ON THIS SITE AND THANK THEM FOR SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL!!!
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NCPreps ranks Trojans at 10th in pre-season 4A
The initial poll of the 4A football rankings put the Trojans in a familiar top ten ranking:
(2008 records)
1. Independence Charlotte 13-3
2. Wilmington Hoggard 15-0
3. New Bern 14-2
4. Jack Britt Fayetteville 10-3
5. Butler 11-2
6. Greenville Rose 8-5
7. Mount Tabor Winston Salem 12-4
8. Richmond County 12-2
9. A. C. Reynolds Asheville 8-4
10. Garner 12-1
The 2008 NCPFN football books are being sold at Johnson Lambe Sporting Goods (412-001 Woodburn Rd) in Raleigh. Please call (919) 832-8848 to make sure they have copies!!
International exchange students still need homes for the school year
Are you interested in turning your home into an international home? Hosting an international student in your home gives your family the enriching opportunity to live with someone from another country. You share the American experience and learn about another culture at the same time. Students are coming from Brazil, Turkey, Germany, France, and China. There are fall semester and year-long opportunities available.The responsibilities of a host family include providing two meals per day and a place to sleep and study. The student can share a bedroomwith a same-gender child of similar age. The students speak English, have their own spending money (for lunch, extracurricular activities, clothing, etc) and their own health insurance. Deadline for placement in Wake County is July 31. If you are interested in hosting or have questions about the process, contact ASAP: Crystal Allis, Local Coordinator 919-788-0852 (office/home) 919-413-3652 (cell)
Students scheduled to arrive August 6th:
Meet Miss Zhenhao Bao
Meet Miss Chenchen Shen
Update July 27th from Ms. Allis:
I have students who are still waiting for placement for this coming school year and time is running out. Please forward this request to everyone you know in NC. You never know who may be willing to help. Send to your neighbors, church groups, co-workers, etc.
I hate to see any students be left behind. Please help these students live their dream of coming to America! We have many students that are still looking for home in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area. I have listed them below. The Wake County and Chapel Hill deadlines are July 31, which is Thursday. After that, none of these great students will be allowed to come to live out their dream. I have included their name and country. If anyone wants more info on a particular student contact cgallis@earthlink.net or call 919-788-0852
You or someone you know can commit for the entire year or you can commit to being a welcome family for 4 - 6 weeks while a permanent placement is found.
I have a total of 20 students coming this fall. The large majority are girls. I would love to try to even out my group by throwing in some more boys to the mix.
Priority is given to the top two students on this list as they are on assignment with me, which basically means I have promised to find them a placement.
These male students are still available and look like students I'd like to represent and they are still waiting on a spot.
Thanks for your help!
The Trojan Club welcomes their newest sponsors:
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779-7827 (779-SUBS)
905-B 5th Ave
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Fall sports try-outs schedules posted
According to the GMHS website, first day of tryouts for fall sports will be as follows:
Aug 1, 8:30-11:00am, Fieldhouse
July 28-31. Conditioning will run from 10:00am-11:am and meet at the fieldhouse
Aug 5-7 (tryouts) 9:00am, Baseball field
Aug. 5-7(try-outs), 4:00pm, main gym
Aug. 11, 7:00am, main gym
Aug. 11, 8:00am, Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Aug.4, 8:00am Tennis Courts
Aug.4, 9:00am, Small gym
2008 Fall sports schedules posted (in PDF)
Thank you Trojan Club supporter:
WRAL Stevens picks Trojans in GNRC
WRAL's Nick Stevens detailed analysis of the Greater Neuse River football forecast has Coach Nelson Smith's very young Trojans picking up another conference title. Read Nick's Projections at WRAL Online:
1. Garner
2. Southeast Raleigh
3. West Johnston
4. Clayton
5. Smithfield-Selma
6. East Wake
7. Knightdale
8. Holly Springs
Be sure to participate in the Online Fan Voting for the top Triangle Team. Voting continues through 8/19. The Trojans kick off the 2008 season vs Millbrook in the annual endowment game on August 22nd and will be featured as WRAL's Game of the Week.
The Trojans welcome their newest sponsor:
WCPSS increases parking fees
The WCPSS School Board raised the 2008-2009 student parking fee to $170.00. All students who have submitted their $120.00 must pay the extra $50.00 by August 8th. Contact Mark Maultsby or call 919.773.9536, with questions.
The Trojan Club proudly welcomes its newest sponsors:
David Hunter State Farm
(919) 779-4880
260 New Fidelity Ct, Garner, NC 27529-0649
Forest Hills Glam-O-Rama Cleaners
240 Forest Hills Drive
Garner, NC 27529
Phone Number 772-3171
Junior team finishes CCSL season with third straight win
The Junior Trojans win at Lee County tonight 7-4 for three wins in row and finish the Central Carolina Scholastic League season at 11-4-1. With a strong defense behind him Scotty McCreery has a big day on the mound, going 5 innings for the win. He also picks up his first hit of the summer and scores the winning run on a 6th inning steal of home. Robert Doak pitches the final two scoreless innings for the save.
Coach Pake and Coach Siemering thank all the parents, fans, and supporters for all their help in making this season the success it was for our boys. Also a special thanks to Ace Announcer Chris Edwards for his hard work in the press box and the best show in the CCSL!!
Congratulations to all of the junior boys on a great season....the future of Trojan Baseball is indeed bright!
Lee County tops the Senior team 5-4 as the Trojans end their season with a 7-7 record.
Thank you Trojan Club supporter:
Fred and Doris Huebner
Dugal named to NC East-West All Star team
Congratulations to Senior Paige Dugal who has been named to the East team for the NC East-West All Star Soccer game. The game will be held Tuesday July 22, 2008 at UNC-Greensboro. Paige starred on Coach Connie Barnes' 2007 squad that tied the school record with 16 wins, set by their 2006 team. Both teams were NCHSSA 4A state qualifiers for the first time in GMHS history. In 20 games this seaon, Dugal, who has committed to NCSU, had 32 goals and 21 assists. Congratulations Paige for continuing the Garner Winning Tradition!!!
Paige follows her NCSU teammate Kaitlin Wescoe, a 2007 All-Star and 1992 alum Kasey Monroe who was the MVP of the first women's soccer match before heading to UNC. Other Trojan alums selected for the all-star competition were Jacob Wescoe in 2005 (UNC), men's soccer and Trey Grissom (Navy) and Colby Holloway (Elon) for football in 2007.
Paige follows her NCSU teammate Kaitlin Wescoe, a 2007 All-Star and 1992 alum Kasey Monroe who was the MVP of the first women's soccer match before heading to UNC. Other Trojan alums selected for the all-star competition were Jacob Wescoe in 2005 (UNC), men's soccer and Trey Grissom (Navy) and Colby Holloway (Elon) for football in 2007.
Thank you Trojan Club supporter:
Rick Fleming
Norris single in the 9th wins it for Garner
Wil Norris RBI single with the bases loaded in the ninth scores CJ Schmitt for the 8-7 win over Clayton. The Junior Trojans (10-4-1) rally from behind four times for the extra inning win. Winning pitcher Alec Hulmes and Schmitt hit game tying home runs in the fifth and seventh innings as the Trojan pound out 13 hits on the afternoon. The game was played after Friday night's rainout under beautiful blue skies at Trojan Park. Norris starts the game and goes 7 innings before Hulmes takes over in relief. Clayton scratches first with three runs in the first aided by 3 Trojan errors. Garner takes the lead back 4-3 in their half on Schmitt's RBI double scoring Bret Bailey and Hulmes. Josh Randle's single chases the Comet starter without recording an out. Acquil Sanders singles to score Schmitt and Randle. In the Clayton third inning, another Garner boot allows two to score to re-take the lead 5-4. After Scott McCreery takes care of the Comets with all three put-outs in their half of the fifth, Hulmes lines a 1-2 pitch over the left field wall to knot the game again at 5-5. The Comets send the top of their batting order up the seventh and score one for a 6-5 lead. With two out and the Trojans down to their final swing, Schmitt crushes a homer to right field and send the game into extra frames. Hulmes takes over for Norris in the 8th. After Comets put two on, Schmitt guns down a runner attempting to steal 3rd on killing another Comet threat. Clayton gets back-to-back doubles in the ninth to take the lead again 7-6 after Josh Randle makes a terrific diving catch in left from his shortstop position. The Trojans face their third reliever in the ninth as Hulmes doubles off Joe Pridmore, followed by an intentional pass to Schmitt. Pridmore boots Randle's sacrifice attempt to load the bases slam full of Trojans. McCreery takes one off the helmet to drive in Hulmes and another tie. Norris delivers his game winning hit, right up the middle in front of a diving Comet centerfielder and after 2 hours and 22 minutes, the Trojans send their fans home happy! The Trojans are in action again Monday night in a make up game at Lee County, 5PM
| R | H | E | ||
| CLY | 302000101 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| GAR | 400010102 | 8 | 13 | 4 |
(click photo for larger image; courtesy of Reese Torruella)
Comets blank the Senior team
Clayton holds Garner to just a Ricky Martin single for six innings, collecting 12 hits (nine for extra bases) in the 9-0 win. Martin goes 2-3 on the day with Andy Beck collecting the Trojans (7-6) only other hit.
| R | H | E | ||
| CLY | 2021112 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
| GAR | 0000000 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Thanks you Trojan Club supporter:
Thomas Rains Photography
Trojan Volleyball
2008 GNRC All-Conference:
SPORTSMANSHIP: Amanda Pierce
Team MVP: Lyda Ellington
Trojan Award: Christie Wright, Nadia Jeffries
Wendy’s High School Heisman Nominee: Christie Wright
2008 Lady Trojan Volleyball team
Coach Jason Boyette
| Player | Class | Number | Postion |
| Lyda Ellington | 12 | 7 | Setter |
| Amber Hunter | 12 | 15 | Middle |
| Nadia Jefferies | 12 | 13 | Weak |
| Amanda Pierce | 12 | 3 | Outside |
| Amber Stewart | 12 | 9 | Outside |
| Amanda Weathersbee | 12 | 1 | Libero/Outside |
| Christie Wright | 12 | 8 | Middle |
| Michelle Bailey | 11 | 6 | Middle |
| Kasey Hamrick | 11 | 17 | Weak |
| Stefanie Lister | 11 | 5 | Weak |
| Kimmie Stewart | 11 | 5 | Outside |
| Serena Watson | 11 | 4 | Outside |
2008 JV Lady Trojan volleyball team
Coach Gerald Siemering
2008 Garner Trojan Volleyball schedule
| DATE | OPPONENT | Site | JV/Varsity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug.12 | Leesville Road (scrimmage) | Away | 6:00PM |
| Aug.14 | Athens Drive (scrimmage) | Away | 2:00PM - 8:00PM |
| Aug.19 | S.Johnston | Away | JV: 1-2 (0-1) V: 3-2 (1-0) |
| Aug.21 | Cary | Away | JV: 0-2 (0-2) V: 0-3 (1-1) |
| Aug.26 | W.Johnston | Away | JV: 2-1 (1-2) V: 1-3 (1-2) |
| Aug.28 | Clayton | HOME | JV: 0-2 (1-3) V: 3-1 (2-2) |
| Sept.2 | Knightdale | Away | JV: 2-0 (2-3) V: 3-2 (3-2) |
| Sept.4 | SSS | HOME | JV: 2-0 (3-3) V: 3-1 (4-2) |
| Sept.8 | S.Johnston | HOME | JV: 2-1 (4-3) V: 2-3 (4-3) |
| Sept.9 | SE Raleigh | Away | JV: 2-1 (5-3) V: 1-3 (4-4) |
| Sept.11 | E.Wake | Away | JV: 2-1 (6-3) V: 3-0 (5-4) |
| Sept.15 | Holly Springs | HOME | JV: 0-2 (6-4) V: 0-3 (5-5) |
| Sept.18 | W.Johnston | HOME | JV: 1-2 (6-5) V: 3-1 (6-5) |
| Sept.22 | Cary | HOME | JV: 0-2 (6-6) V: 1-3 (6-6) |
| Sept.23 | Clayton | Away | JV: 2-1 (7-6) V: 0-3 (6-7) |
| Sept.25 | Knightdale | HOME | JV: 2-1 (8-6) V: 3-2 (7-7) |
| Sept.30 | SSS | Away | JV: 2-1 (9-6) V: 3-2 (8-7) |
| Oct.2 | SE Raleigh | HOME | JV: 2-1 (10-6) V: 2-3 (8-8) |
| Oct.7 | E.Wake (Senior Day) | HOME | JV: 2-0 (11-6) V: 1-3 (8-9) |
| Oct.8 | Holly Springs | Away | V: 2-1 (9-9) |
| Oct.11 | GNRC Tournament 1st round vs SSS | Away | V: 3-0 (10-9) |
| Oct.13 | GNRC Tournament 2nd round vs H.Springs | Away | V: 0-3 (10-10) |
| Oct.18 | NCHSSA 4A play-offs 1st round vs Apex | Away | 6:00PM |
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Hawley shuts out Cougars
The Junior team ends their three game winless streak behind Matt Hawley's complete game shutout as the Trojans win 11-0 at Apex. The Trojans (9-4-1) return to Trojan Park Friday night for a 5PM game vs Clayton.
Senior team nipped at RPS
Chris Edwards reporting: The Trojans hit the road for one of their final three games in the CCSL this summer as they traveled to Wake Christian Academy to take on Raleigh Private Schools. Garner came into the game needing to win two of their final three games to make the playoffs. Garner found themselves down early as Drew Gay gave up a home run to Forest Brandt which gave RPS a 1-0 lead.
The Trojans rally to tie the game in their half of the second when Jonathan Sherron RBI double to left plating Ricky Martin, but the tie would be short lived as RPS scored again in the bottom of the frame to take a 2-1 lead. In the fourth inning, Garner knotted the game again as Clint Clay singled to right and later scored on a Phillip Myrick single to center.
A defensive miscue cost the Trojans in the fifth as Michael Ehilejbu singled to center, but the ball got past Phillip Myrick allowing Ehilejbu to make it to third he would score when the next hitter, William Brewer singled past the outstretched arm of Jackson Pleasant at third. With the RPS leading by one, they looked for more but the Trojan defense came through in the fifth inning as relief pitcher Bryan Woodard came in to strike out two batters with the bases loaded and keep it at a one run game.
Down a run in their final at bat, Myrick led off the seventh reaching on an error and moving to second with no one out. But, on a ball that got past the catcher, Myrick digged for third but was thrown out. After a ground out, Matt Powell singled and Jackson Pleasant reached on an error to put some pressure on RPS, but it was not to be as a ground out to ended the game.
Drew Gay became the tough luck loser for the Trojans despite scattering just six hits in 5 1/3 innings
| R | H | E | ||
| GAR | 0101000 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| RPS | 110010X | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Trojan football scrimmages at Harnett Central
The 2008 Trojans hit the field for 7 on 7 scrimmage tonight. Joining the Trojans at H. Central were the home team, Purnell Swett and Scotland County. The Trojans lined up again Central in the first session, with QB B.G. Howell looking efficient, completing four and five in a row to Ian Hunter and Jeremy Conyers. Patrick Monahan and Terrell Sanders have interceptions for the Trojan defense in the controlled action. Swett and Scotland County were a little less controlled as their series was cut short when a skirmish broke out. In the second session, Trojans faced Scotland County and generally showed the ability to move the ball well.
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CCSL baseball update
Senior team (7-4) wins at Fuquay Tuesday night 12-7, Junior team falls 11-8 as CJ Schmitt hits two homers for the Trojans (8-4-1)
On Monday, the Trojans are swept at Jack Britt, Senior team 10-5 and the Junior team falls 11-8.
The Trojans are in action Thursday, with the Senior team facing Raleigh Private Schools at Wake Christian Academy field at 7PM. The Junior team travels to Apex for a 5PM game. The teams return to Trojan Park for the home finale vs Clayton.
Thank you Trojan Club supporter:
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Nunley garners silver in World Junior Championships
Booker Nunley ('08) brings home the silver medal from the 12th IAAF World Junior Championships in Poland, with a time of 13.45 in the finals. Read Booker's race analysis as told to Tim Stevens in the N&O. Congratulations Booker!!
Dugal to play in NC-SC Clash of Carolinas Soccer
Paige Dugal ('08) has been selected to the 2nd Annual Clash of the Carolinas All-Star Soccer game, Saturday, July 12, at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, S.C.
The all-star games feature one girl's game and one boy's game, leading up to the Puerto Rico Islanders vs. Charleston Battery USL 1 professional game. The girl's will play at 3 p.m., followed by the boy's at 5PM. The Clash of the Carolinas is the nation's only interstate all-star game to feature top soccer players from schools across North and South Carolina. Congratulations Paige!!
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CCSL for tonight cancelled
Update 10:04AM: The Senior game @ W.Harnett re-scheduled for tonight has been cancelled (again!) Re-schedule info will be posted as soon as determined.
The Junior Trojans tied 6-6 at W. Harnett Tuesday night in a game called by the time limit.
Unfortunately, the Junior Trojans lost Colin Perry to injury in the W.Harnett game and he will miss the remainder of the CCSL season. Please keep Colin and the Perry's in your prayers for a successful and super fast recovery and return to the team next spring. Get well fast Colin!!!
The CCSL games scheduled for Thursday, July 10th at Lee County were postponed and re-scheduled for Monday, July 21st beginning with the Junior team at 5PM, Senior team 7PM.
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Trojans rally to nip the Mustangs in slugfest
Dillon Creech hustles home on a wild pitch with two out in the seventh for the 10-9 win over Middle Creek. The Trojans (6-3) erase a 7-0 deficit, pounding out 14 hits in the home CCSL win. Hunter Brown's 3-run homer is the big blow in the 2nd inning as Garner sends 12 batters to the plate and scores seven after two outs. Philip Myrick picks up the win in relief for the 6-3 Trojans. Middle Creek scores two in the first off starter Jackson Pleasant, with 3 hits and a Trojan miscue for a 2-0 lead. In their second, two doubles, a single, a Trojan error and two walks brings in Drew Gay with the Trojans down 5-0 and the bases loaded full of Mustangs. They push across 2 more to end the inning up 7-0. The Trojans explode in their half of the second, sending 12 batters to the plate. Matt Powell singles with two down, steals 2nd and reaches third on a wild pitch. Paco Martin drives him in, followed by a Myrick single to put runners at the corners. Creech is hit-by-pitch to load the bases. Gabe Chrismon 2-RBI single followed by Pat Monahan's RBI single makes it 7-4. Brown creases an 0-1 pitch to deep left for a home run, scoring Chrismon and Monahan and just like that its 7-7 after two innings. The Trojans inch ahead in the 3rd on Chrismon RBI single scoring Paco Martin for an 8-7 Garner lead. The theme of the VERY long evening (total game time of 2 hours and 35 minutes) continues when the Mustangs respnd with two in the fourth, loading the bases on three consecutive singles and plating a run on a sacrifice fly. Another Trojan error (four on the night for both teams) allows Middle Creek a 9-8 lead. Garner answers AGAIN with Powell driving in Andy Beck, courtesy running for Brown who reached on a walk and its knotted at 9 all after four. Creech lines a double in the 5th to extend his hitting streak to nine games. Nick Schavone relieves Jordan Keen for Middle Creek and the rally ends with a very, very close play at first with Monahan called out. The Mustangs get a lead-off single in the 6th. Myrick relieves Gay, who compiled 3.1 innings allowing just one earned run and holding the Mustangs close. After a walk, a terrific double-play, caught stealing erases the runners and Myrick stikes out the final batter of the inning. The Trojans have a chance in their half, when Brown leads off with a double but is erased on Jeremy Conyers ground out. Conyers reaches second on a passed ball and third on Ricky Martin's single, again runners at the corners. Powell's smash to third sends Conyers home but the umpire rules him out on the throw to the plate despite the catcher dropping the ball for not sliding, resulting in Conyers' ejection. Coach Goffena makes an attempt to explain the ruling to the ump to no avail and we head to the 7th still tied 9-9. The Mustangs send the top of their order up in the seventh and Myrick strands their only runner at second. Creech leads off the 7th reaching on a Mustang error, takes second on a wild pitch and steals third. After Brown is intentionally passed with two down, Creech dashes home on the Mustang wild pitch and this one belongs to the Trojans! The teams combined for 28 hits, 8 errors and 16 runners left on base and nearly a complete use of Chris Edwards' music library! The Trojans travel to W.Harnett tomorrow night with the Junior team leading off at 5PM, followed by the Senior team at 7PM:
| R | H | E | ||
| MC | 2502000 | 9 | 14 | 4 |
| GAR | 071100X | 10 | 14 | 4 |
(select picture for larger image courtesy of Reese Torruella!!)
Junior team stops Mustang rally for 7-5 win
Seth Council goes 3-4 with a double and Brett Walters drives in two to back Wil Norris, who goes 6 strong innings before the Mustangs threated in the seventh. The Trojans lash out 12 hits to go to 8-2 on the season in the home win. Norris stymies the Creek, shutting them out for six innings before he is touched for 5 unearned runs in the seventh. He gives way to Matt Hawley for the final out and the save. The Trojans strike in the first when Council doubles to lead off, followed by Colin Perry's perfect bunt for an infield single. The Mustangs misplay Walters smash to 2nd and Council scores for a 1-0 Trojan lead. Connor Torruella and Council lead off the 3rd with consecutive singles and Perry draws a 4-pitch walk to load the bases. Torruella hustles home on a Mustang wild pitch and Walters drives in two with the RBI single and scores on CJ Schmitt's RBI single and a 5-0 Trojan lead. Two more in the 4th for Garner when Torruella and Council go back-to-back singles again, and Torruellas hustles to 3rd and both score on consecutive Mustand wild pitches for a 7-0 lead. In the Mustang sixth, Brett Bailey kills another threat with his 5th consecutive base runner thrown out at home (also one caught stealing in the first inning). The Mustangs break the ice in the seventh, aided by 3 Trojan errors and two walks to send 12 to the plate and score 5 unearned runs but the rally ends with Hawley nailing down the 7-5 win:
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| MC | 0000005 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| GAR | 104200X | 7 | 12 | 3 |
WP-Norris, SV-Hawley; LP-Balint
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Garner Class Reunion info added
As a service to the GMHS community, a compilation of Reunion contacts has been added to the GMHS Alumni page. We will be happy to add additional classes and contact info as submitted. Submit your announcements to the webmaster as needed. Happy 4th of July everyone!!
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2008 Garner Trojan Football
Head Coach Nelson Smith
8/12: Garner-Broughton pre-season scrimmage: Webcast preview of the GNRC and area teams 8/15: Trojans have strong showing against Cap 7 opponents at Pigskin Preview
8/22: Millbrook shutouts the Trojans on opening night
8/27: HighSchoolOT reports Brooks to return vs Middle Creek
8/28: JV Trojans roll over Middle Creek in season opener
8/29: Trojans outlast the Mustangs for the 25-20 win
9/3: JV Trojans destroy Riverside
9/4: Howell passes for 5 TD's in Trojans 68-31 win over Riverside
9/12: Trojans rally but come up short at Wakefield
9/18: JV Trojans win GNRC opener vs W.Johnston
9/19: Trojans drop first GNRC game......ever
9/26: Trojans down the Comets 28-20
10/2: JV Trojans roll to 5-0 with a 52-0 win over Knightdale
10/3: Trojans KO the Knights
10/7: HighschoolOT interviews Senior Connor McLaurin
10/8: Moye, Fairley demolish the Spartans, remain unbeaten
10/9: Brantley powers Trojans to Homecoming win over the Spartans
10/15: Moye rushes for 198 in 33-7 win over the Comets
10/23: JV Trojans survive the turnovers to edge the Bulldogs 42-36
10/27: Trojans give away shot at GNRC, lose to SE Raleigh 35-34
10/31: Trojans get Halloween win on the road at E.Wake
11/6: JV Trojans end season a perfect 10-0
11/7: Trojans end regular season with win over the Hawks
11/8: Trojans secure #8 seed for NCHSAA 4AA playoffs, host rematch with Millbrook
11/15: Trojans eliminate Cap7 rival Millbrook in double-overtime
2008 Garner Trojan Football
2008 GNRC ALL-CONFERENCE
GNRC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF YEAR: Connor McLaurin
GNRC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF YEAR: B.G.Howell
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: Jordan Hammond
Football rosters (varsity & JV) (includes JV call-ups for play-offs; will open separate window)
| DATE | OPPONENT | Site | Varsity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug.22 | Millbrook | Home | 0-34 (0-1) |
| Aug.29 | Middle Creek | Away | 25-20 (1-1) |
| Sept.4 (Thu) | Riverside | HOME | 68-31 (2-1) |
| Sept.12 | Wakefield | Away | 28-35 (2-2) |
| Sept.19 | W.Johnston | Away | 13-20 (2-3) |
| Sept.26 | Clayton | HOME | 28-20 (3-3) |
| Oct. 3 | Knightdale | Away | 31-10 (4-3) |
| Oct.10 | SSS (Homecoming) | HOME | 28-7 (5-3) |
| Oct.17 | OPEN | ||
| Oct.27 (Mon.) | SE Raleigh | Away | 34-35 (5-4) |
| Oct.31 | E.Wake | Away | 24-12 (6-4) |
| Nov. 7 | Holly Springs | HOME | 49-17 (7-4) |
| Nov. 15 | NCHSAA Play-offs vs #9 Millbrook | GMHS | 33-30 2OT (8-4) |
| Nov. 21 | NCHSAA Play-offs vs #1 Jack Britt | Away | 3-39 (8-5) |
2008 Garner JV Trojan Football
| DATE | OPPONENT | Site | Varsity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug.28 | Middle Creek | GMHS | 44-7 (1-0) |
| Sept.3rd (Wed.) | Riverside | Away | 46-8 (2-0) |
| Sept.15 (Mon.) | Wakefield | GMHS | 18-13 (3-0) |
| Sept.18 | W.Johnston | GMHS | 24-6 (4-0) |
| Oct. 2 | Knightdale | GMHS | 52-0 (5-0) |
| Oct.9 | SSS | Away | 41-20 (6-0) |
| Oct. 15 | Clayton | Away | 33-7 (7-0) |
| Oct.23 | SE Raleigh | GMHS | 42-36 (8-0) |
| Oct.30 | E.Wake | GMHS | 20-0 (9-0) |
| Nov. 6 | Holly Springs | Away | 29-14 (10-0) |
2007 TROJAN FOOTBALL HOMEPAGE
4A wins 2001-2007
1) Independence 107
2) Richmond 90
3) New Bern 85
4) Rose 82
5) South View 79
6) Hoggard 77
7) Mt Tabor 75
8) Butler 71
9) Garner 69 ,Davie 69, AC Reynolds 69
4A Final cumulative rankings 2001-2007:
1) Independence (#1 overall)
2) Richmond (#2)
3) New Bern (#3)
4) Rose (#8)
5) AC Reynolds (#12)
6) Davie County (#13)
7) Butler (#15)
8) South View (#17)
9) Garner (#19)
10) Mount Tabor (#20)
NCHSSA Play-off wins (all-divisions) since 1972: Garner ranked #35
2004-2007 Records and results
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Comets top Trojans in CCSL action
Jacob Baker comes up on the short end of the pitchers duel at Clayton as the Trojans fall 4-2. Baker goes 5 2/3 innings with 6 strikeouts but the Trojans can only manage three hits to support him. A Trojan error in the fourth leads to three unearned runs. The Comets score on a lead off walk, followed by an outfield error and a double, scoring two. Jeremy Conyers makes a terrific diving catch in right field but two wild pitches plates the runner for a 3-0 Comet lead. The Trojans get two runners on in each of the two innings but fail to score. Dillon Creech extends his hitting streak to 8 games with a lead off single in the first and Paco Martin doubles in the second but that's all the Trojan hitting through six innings. Trailing 4-0 in the seventh, Martin collects his second hit and Jackson Pleasant reaches on a misplay by Clayton. Creech singles to load the bases and Gabe Chrismon draws a walk to score Martin. Conyers RBI single scores Philip Myrick, running for Pleasant but the Trojans leave the bases loaded to fall to 5-3 on the season.
| R | H | E | ||
| GAR | 0000002 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| CLY | 000301X | 4 | 4 | 1 |
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Junior team drops their second game of the year
Clayton takes advantage of five Trojan errors and Garner manages only a Colin Perry single in the 12-0 loss on the road.
| R | H | E | ||
| GAR | 00000 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| CLY | 08220X | 12 | 7 | 0 |
Garner American Legion Post 232 wins 14-2 over Benson Post 109 tonight. 7 in a row for Garner with a home game tomorrow night, now 12-10 on the season.
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