Congratulations to DaMetrius Upchurch Greater Neuse River Player of the Year. Joining Upchurch on the all-conference team:
Albert Smith
Cordero Hunter
Carl Redd
Karl Agenor is awarded the Sportsmanship Award and Coach Eddie Gray is the Greater Neuse River Coach of the Year. Congratulations Trojans for continuing the Garner Winning Tradition!!!
Trojans garner All-GNRC honors
GMHS Drama Dept presents "Cinderella"
The 2009 production receives rave reviews from Kelly Griffith at The Garner News. Congratulations to Mr. White and the cast for a successful show!!! Cast:
Sarah Moore...............Cinderella
Curtis Reed.................Prince Charming
Dustin Pickett............King
Ashley Nowell............Queen
Julie Dale.....................Fairy Godmother
Lauren Langworthy......Stepmother
Stefanie Lister...............Step sister
Shannon West ..............Step sister
Production Director: Josh White
Trojans fall in NCHSAA 2nd round
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Southern Durham's Marcus Wells nails a three at the buzzer for an incredible 81-78 comeback win and end the Trojans play-off run. Garner fails to hold a huge lead, as much as 22 at one point as the Falcons bomb away from behind the arc en route to the Sectional Finals. Senior DaMetrius Upchurch comes up huge in his final game for the Trojans with 30 points and 14 rebounds. Garner had every thing going their way through the first half, building a 20 point lead with less than a minute to go to the break. After a first quarter that had the Trojans hitting 11-of-14 shots, it certainly looked like the poor shooting woes of the past two games were all but forgotten. Jamal Barrett dishes out assists like candy, en route to seven in the half, several to Upchurch who pockets 7-of-eight first half shots against the much smaller Falcon frontline. Upchurch adds four blocks as well, keeping S.Durham at just 27% shooting for the half. But the fouls began to mount, sending the Falcons to the line sixteen times and they hit thirteen.
Albert Smith hits one of two from the line to give Garner a 50-31 lead early in the third quarter. From there S.Durham goes on a 14-0 run. Garner has 12 turnovers in the third quarter alone, going nearly 4 minutes without hitting a shot from the floor. The lead narrows to just six after three quarters 60-54. In the final period, S.Durham continues a frenzied shooting streak that has them hitting 11 of sixteen from 3-point range for the game. But still Garner is in some control, with Emanuel McClain's tosses from the line putting Garner up 74-63. But another two minute drought has the Falcons narrowing the gap to 75-72. Barrett drives to the hoop and is fouled, hitting one of two for a four point lead. On the ensuing S.Durham possession, Upchurch appears to swat his seventh block of the night, but is called for his fifth and final foul instead. The disqualification is his first of the season and sends Geoff Hunter to the line where he hits both to cut the Garner lead to 76-74 with 1:26 left.
Karl Agenor is fouled quickly. He misses both shots but slips through the lane for his ninth rebound and scores to put Garner back up 78-74. Stacy Carroway blocks Reese Wiggins drive but again the refs see otherwise and Wiggins' two free throws narrows it to 78-76 with an even minute to go. A Garner turnover allows Wells to knot the game with 47 seconds left. Setting up for the final shot, Garner commits a backcourt violation giving the Falcons a last shot with 23 seconds to go. Milking the clock, two shots are off the mark but a Garner missed outlet with just 3 seconds sets up the miracle heave by Wells and end the Trojan season at 18-10.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| SD | 15 | 14 | 25 | 27 | - 81 |
| GAR | 25 | 22 | 13 | 18 | - 78 |
(pictures courtesy of Maria Stetson & kenhallphotography.com)
It is appropriate to recognize the terrific Senior Class of 2009 in this their final game. We wish these fine young men a hearty thank you for their service to the Trojans and congratulations on the GNRC Regular Season title:
Jamall Barrett, Eric Grissett, Cordero Hunter, DaMetrius Upchurch, Darius Hicks, Albert Smith, Emile Agenor, Karl Agenor & Carl Redd
2009 NCHSAA East bracket (updated in pdf)
Thank you Trojan Club supporter:
Ralph Smith, Your Transmission Physician
2013 Lady Trojans softball
| Date | Day | Opponent | JV | Varsity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar. 4 | Mon. | Broughton | W | |
| Mar. 6 | Wed. | Cleveland (DH) | 4:00 (A) | W |
| Mar. 7 | Thr. | Enloe | W | |
| Mar. 13 | Wed. | Athens Drive | 4:00 (A) | W |
| Mar. 15 | Fri. | Clayton (DH)* | 4:00 (H) | W |
| Mar. 19 | Tue. | East Wake (DH)* | 4:00 (A) | W |
| Mar. 20 | Wed. | Holly Springs (DH) | 5:00 (H) | W |
| Mar. 22 | Fri. | Smithfield-Selma (DH)* | 4:00 (H) | W |
| Mar. 26 | Tue. | West Johnston (DH)* | 4:00 (A) | W |
| Mar. 28 | Thu. | Knightdale (DH)* | 4:00 (H) | W |
| Apr. 9 | Tue. | Southeast Raleigh (DH)* | 4:00 (H) | W(27-1) |
| Apr. 11 | Thu. | Holly Springs (DH) | 4:00 (A) | 7:00 (A) |
| Apr. 12 | Fri. | Harnett Central (DH)* | 4:00 (A) | 6:00 (A) |
| Apr. 16 | Tue. | Clayton (DH)* | 4:00 (A) | 6:00 (A) |
| Apr. 19 | Fri. | East Wake (DH)* | 4:00 (H) | 6:00 (H) |
| Apr. 23 | Tue. | Smithfield-Selma (DH)* | 4:00 (A) | 6:00 (A) |
| Apr. 25 | Thu. | West Johnston (DH)* | 5:00 (H) | 7:00 (H) |
| Apr. 30 | Tue. | Knightdale (DH)* | 4:00 (A) | 6:00 (A) |
| May 1 | Wed. | Fuquay-Varina (DH) | 4:00 (A) | 6:00 (A) |
| May 3 | Fri. | Southeast Raleigh (DH)* | 4:00 (A) | 6:00 (A) |
| May 6 | Mon. | Harnett Central (DH)* | 4:00 (H) | 6:00 (H) |
DH - JV and varsity teams playing at same location
* Denotes GNRC game
**Schedule subject to change on daily basis!***
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2013 Trojan Tennis
Head Coach Joe Walls
| Date | Day | Opponent | Site | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 27 | Wed. | Clayton | HOME | 4:00 |
| Feb. 28 | Thu. | South Central | Greenville | 4:00 |
| Mar.7 | Thu. | Holly Springs | Away | 4:00 |
| Mar. 8 | Fri. | S. Coast Invitational | Brunswick Co. | 4:00 |
| Mar. 7 | Wed. | S. Coast Invitational | Brunswick Co. | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mar. 11 | Mon. | West Johnston | Away | 4:00 |
| Mar. 13 | Wed. | Knightdale | HOME | 4:00 |
| Mar. 19 | Tue. | South Central | HOME | 4:00 |
| Mar. 20 | Wed. | Harnett Central | Away | 3:30 |
| Mar. 21 | Thu. | Clayton | Away | 3:30 |
| Mar. 25 | Mon. | East Wake | HOME | 3:30 |
| Mar. 27 | Wed. | Smithfield-Selma | Away | 3:30 |
| Mar. 28 | Thu. | Southeast Raleigh | HOME | 3:30 |
| Apr. 8 | Mon. | West Johnston | HOME | 3:30 |
| Apr.10 | Wed. | Knightdale | Away | 3:30 |
| Apr. 11 | Thu. | Smithfield-Selma | HOME | 3:30 |
| Apr. 15 | Mon. | Southeast Raleigh | Away | 3:30 |
| Apr. 17 | Wed. | Harnett Central | HOME | 3:30 |
| Apr. 18 | Thu. | East Wake | Away | 3:30 |
| Apr. 24-25 | W - Thu | GNRC Tournament | Clayton | 2:00 |
**Schedule Subject to Change!**
Trojans rally for NCHSAA win
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The Trojans play "survive and advance" with a hard fought 75-74 comeback win over Green Hope in the NCHSAA 4A play-off opener. The top-seeded Trojans trail most of the game and by as much as twelve. Senior DaMetrius Upchurch sinks two critical free throws with 48 seconds to go for the final margin. A frenzied finish has the Falcons coming up short on their final four possessions and Garner moves on to second round action Wednesday night. Upchurch paces the Trojans with 21 and ten rebounds with Cordero Hunter adding 17 and Albert Smith 13. Another icy shooting night for the Trojans who manage just 25-of-64 from the floor but a 28-16 rebound advantage saves Garner. Sophomore Stacy Carroway comes up big for Garner with 6 boards and Hunter, Smith and Karl Agenor add four each. Green Hope gets 24 from All-Tri 8 guard Shawn Shaffer who was a stellar 11-of-16 shooting. The Falcons race to a 23-12 first quarter lead after a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by Savannah Richmond, a fifth-grader at Yates Mill Elementary. The Falcons hit a blistering eleven of their first 14 shots.
Garner starts to chip away opening the second quarter with Agenor feeding Emmanuel McClain on the break. After a Shaffer lay-up, Smith hits consecutive threes from downtown and McClain hits another to cut the marging to just 25-23. Max Povse and Shaffer keep the Falcons on top, with Povse equally efficient missing just one of his six first half shots. The Falcons carry a five point margin into the half as they post a 67% shooting percentage (18-of-27) while Garner is a very poor 38%. Barrett's trey and two by Agenor knots the game at 46 2:32 into the third. But again the Falcons grab breathing room with a 17-10 run to finish the quarter. Upchurch scores and converts the three point play for Garner's first lead at 51-50. Upchurch assist to Hunter on the break with 2:56 to go is the last time he touches the ball for the period.
Carroway finishes the third quarter and then opens the fourth with blocked shots setting up Smith for a three, followed by Hunter from long-range to draw Garner to 63-62. After two Falcon baskets, Garner knots it again on a Hunter free toss, Smith's steal and score and Upchurch's two from the line to make it 67-67 with 4:06 to go. Kameron Bryant scores but misses the free throw. Upchurch slams it and adds a lay-up to put Garner up 71-69. An Archer three and Bryant drives in for a lay-up for a 74-71 Falcon lead with 1:42 left. McClain follows a missed Trojan shot to narrow it 74-73 with 56 seconds to go in the game. Green Hope's 18th turnover allows Upchurch to post up down low and is fouled. He hits both free throws for a 75-74 Garner lead with 48 seconds left. Upchurch blocks a Povse drive on ensuing possession but the Trojans mishandle the break for their 14th turnover with just 10.8 left. Despite three missed Trojan free throws, Green Hope cannot convert and Garner staves off the final 48 seconds without the tying score to advance to round #2 to face So.Durham, a 59-57 winner over Broughton:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| GH | 23 | 19 | 21 | 11 | - 74 |
| GAR | 12 | 25 | 19 | 20 | - 75 |
2009 NCHSAA East bracket (updated in pdf)
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Trojans upset by the Wildcats in GNRC Tournament
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Ben Jacobs torches the Trojans for 33 points and the Trojans frigid shooting dooms the top seed 65-63 in the semi-final of the GNRC Tournament. Garner shows no resemblance to the hot shooting they enjoyed during their eleven game win streak. Defensively the Trojans repeatedly force Wildcat miscues to the tune of 14 steals and 25 turnovers in all, but convert just 12 into scores. Garner finishes a pawltry 38% from the floor, on 23-of 59 shots. Jacobs rules the paint for the Wildcats, hitting 10-of-14 from the floor and 13-of-15 from the line and adds 12 rebounds for an impressive night. The Trojans are equally inept at the free throw line, hitting just 11-of-20 while the Wildcats convert 16-of-19 at the stripe. The Wildcat win sends them into the finals against Knightdale tomorrow night.
Despite the cold shooting, the Trojans still have a chance as they cut a ten point Wildcat lead to one with 1:41 to go. Two DaMetrius Upchurch free throws with just over a minute left gives Garner their first lead since the 2:14 mark of the first quarter. But Jacobs streaks the floor to score right back and regain a 63-62 Wildcat margin. Karl Agenor is tied up on a rebound (his eleventh rebound of the night) with the possession arrow in W.Johnston's favor. Upchurch comes up with Garner's 10th block of the night (to go with 11 steals) and Jacobs fouls him on the rebound. Hitting one of two, knots the game at 63 all with 19.6 seconds to go. On the ensuing possession, Jamal Barrett makes a great block on Jacobs, but DeOnte Anderson slips through the lane and lays in the follow for the winning score with 4.2 to go. Garner turns the ball over on their last chance to send W.Johnston into the finals. The Trojans will open NCHSAA 4A playoff action Monday night at home against an opponent to be determined:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| WJ | 11 | 15 | 24 | 15 | - 65 |
| GAR | 8 | 15 | 17 | 23 | - 63 |
(photos courtesy of Maria Stetson and kenhallphotography.com)
In game #1, Knightdale pulls away from Clayton 76-45 for the win, advancing to the finals to face the Wildcats. (The Knights defeated the Wildcats for the GNRC tournament title)
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2009 Trojan Golf
Head Coach Nelson Smith
Asst Coach Chuck Proffitt
Team roster: to be announced
2009 Trojan Golf Schedule
| Date | Day | Opponent | Site | Time / Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar. 3 | Tue. | Cary | Eagle Ridge | postponed |
| Mar. 10 | Tue. | Fuquay / Harnett Central | Bentwinds | postponed |
| Mar. 17 | Tue. | Knightdale | Wilmar CC | 4:00 PM |
| Mar. 19 | Thu. | SE Raleigh | River Ridge GC | results |
| Mar. 24 | Tue.. | GNRC | Eagle Ridge | results |
| Mar. 26 | Thu. | Holly Springs | Devil's Ridge | postponed |
| Mar. 31 | Tue. | SSS | Johnston Co. CC | results |
| Apr. 2 | Thu. | Clayton | TBA | results |
| Apr. 14 | Tue. | GNRC | TBA | |
| Apr. 21 | Tue. | E.Wake | Wendell CC | 3:00 PM |
| Apr. 23 | Thu. | W.Johnston | Reedy Creek GC | 3:00 PM |
2008 Trojan Golf recap
2009 Lady Trojan Soccer
Head Coach Connie Barnes
Asst Coach Corsbie
Asst Coach Ortiz
Varsity Lady Trojans:
1 Gabrielle Dugal Freshman/Mid
2 Meagan Proper © Senior/Mid.
3 Jenna Carroll © Senior/Def.
4 Rachel Gogal Freshman/Def
5 Amber Eberhard Sophomore/For.
6 Sarah Guerra Senior/Mid
7 Brittany Lambert Sophomore/Mid.
8 Sarah Hooper Junior/Mid/GK
9 Michelle Roth Sophomore/Mid
10 Latasha Lucas Senior/Mid.
11 Anna Burke Senior/Mid
12 Kari Skillman Sophomore/Mid
13 Jessie Smith Senior/For.
14 Ally Springer Senior/GK
15 Hilary Davis Junior/Mid.
16 Paige McCabe Junior/Mid.
GK Essence Chism Senior/GK
© captain
JV Lady Trojans
Coach David Corsbie
1 Sarah Izzell
2 McKenzie Bennett
3 Ali Ward
4 Carmen Beaver
5 Taylor King
6 Elizabeth Johnson
7 Lauren Pierce
8 Ashley Ford
9 Denia Sarabio
10 Heather McClung
11 Samatha Ward
12 Emily Chalk
13 Lawren Watson
14 Rachael Coates
15 Silver Byrns
16 Maria Rivera
17 Maddie Rudd
18 Krista King
2009 GMHS Girls Soccer schedule
| Date | Day | Opponent | JV | Varsity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar.5 | Thu. | W.Johnston (rescheduled from 3/4) | 2-2 (0-0-1) | 1-3 (0-1) |
| Mar.9 | Mon. | Clayton | 0-5 (0-1-1) | 1-4 (0-2) |
| Mar.11 | Wed. | Knightdale | 0-1 (0-3) | |
| Mar.12 | Thu. | Fuquay-Varina (rescheduled from 3/2) | 0-4 (0-2-1) | 0-3 (0-4) |
| Mar.18 | Wed. | SE Raleigh | 3-0 (1-2-1) | 0-2 (0-5) |
| Mar.19 | Thu. | SSS (rescheduled from 3/16) | 2-1 (2-2-1) | 6-0 (1-5) |
| Mar.23 | Mon. | E.Wake | 5-0 (2-5) | |
| Mar.25 | Wed. | Holly Springs | 1-2 (2-3-1) | 1-3 (2-6) |
| Mar.30 | Mon. | W.Johnston | 0-3 (2-4-1) | 3-1 (3-6) |
| Apr.1 | Wed. | Clayton | need score | 1-3 (3-7) |
| Apr.15 | Wed. | Holly Springs | need score | 0-2 (3-8) |
| Apr.17 | Fri. | New Hanover | 0-4 (3-9) | |
| Apr.22 | Tue. | Knightdale (rescheduled from 4/20) | need score | |
| Apr.23 | Thu. | SSS (rescheduled from 4/22 away) | 2-0 | 4-0 (4-9) |
| Apr.27 | Mon. | SE Raleigh | need score | 3-2 (5-9) |
| Apr.29 | Wed. | E.Wake | 2-0 (6-9) | |
| May 1 | Fri. | Wilson Fike | need score | |
| May 13 | NCHSAA Play-offs | TBA |
2008 GNRC Co-Champion Lady Trojan Soccer recap
2009 Trojan Lacrosse
Coach Richard Lamb
2009 Trojans:
| Player | V# | JV# | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Banks | 99 | 12 | Jr |
| Anthony Barnes | |||
| Ryan Best | 21 | ||
| Zachary Coble | 10 | ||
| Jake Creech | 37 | 77 | So. |
| Michael Dolan | 40 | ||
| Corey Eason | 11 | ||
| Zachary Furney | 8 | ||
| Yameer Green | 30 | ||
| Michael Hoivik | 99 | ||
| Connor Hunt | 29 | So. | |
| Phillip Jackson | 3 | Jr. | |
| Will Kahan | 31 | 7 | |
| Chris Keen | 44 | ||
| Jackson King | 19 | Jr. | |
| Joshua Koon | 15 | ||
| Cody Lacks | 27 | 1 | |
| Travis Main | 26 | ||
| Cory McCormick | 2 | So. | |
| Jesse McCormick | 5 | Sr. | |
| Aaron Moses | 4 | ||
| Bryant Mueller | 9 | Sr. | |
| Keegan Norris | 3 | Jr | |
| Justin Payne | 55 | ||
| Josh Perry | 44 | Sr. | |
| Patrick Plemmons | |||
| Matthew Pollock | 88 | 13 | So |
| Dylan Quick | 8 | Jr | |
| Noah Ray | 22 | Jr | |
| Daniel Sholes | 33 | Fr | |
| David Sholes | 24 | Sr | |
| Brandon Shupe | 30 | 2 | |
| Joshua Taylor | 36 | Sr | |
| Zachary Wall | |||
| Jacob Weber | 25 | Sr |
2009 NC LAX Power rankings
2009 GMHS Lacrosse schedule
| Date | Day | Opponent | JV | Varsity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar.6 | Fri. | Athens Drive | need score | 0-17 (0-1) |
| Mar.17 | Tue. | N.Durham | postponed | postponed |
| Mar.19 | Thu. | Middle Creek | postponed | postponed |
| Mar.20 | Fri. | Broughton | need score | 3-11 (0-2) |
| Mar.23 | Mon. | Triton | 5-6 (0-1) | |
| Mar.24 | Tue. | Wakefield | 2-3 (0-2) | 1-18 (0-3) |
| Mar.31 | Tue. | Holly Springs | 2-4 (0-3) | 4-18 (0-4) |
| Apr.15 | Wed. | Enloe | need score | need score |
| Apr.16 | Thu. | SE Raleigh (rescheduled from 4/14) | 17-3 (1-4) | |
| Apr.17 | Fri. | Millbrook | 8-5 (2-4) | |
| Apr.22 | Wed. | Millbrook | H-6:00PM | |
| Apr.24 | Fri. | Broughton | A-5:30PM | A-7:30PM |
| Apr.28 | Tue. | Wakefield | H-4:30PM | H-6:30PM |
| Apr.29 | Wed. | Holly Springs (rescheduled from 3/3) | A-4:30PM | A-6:30PM |
| May 1 | Fri. | Enloe | A-4:30PM | A-6:30PM |
2008 Lacrosse recap
Lady Trojans fall in GNRC semi-finals
The Lady Trojans run out of magic in the 55-35 loss to Holly Springs in the semi-finals of the GNRC Tournament played at SE Raleigh. Verneassa Brown scores 13 for the Trojans who finish the year 6-16:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| GAR | 8 | 12 | 4 | 11 | - 35 |
| HS | 16 | 7 | 13 | 19 | - 55 |
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Howell commits to Averett
Senior B.G. Howell has committed to Averett University to play football next fall. The Cougars recruited Howell as quarterback which was an important factor in his decision. Howell handled both the quarterback and kicking duties for the Trojans this past season. He threw for 1300 yards and 13 touchdowns while rushing for 5 scores as the Trojans reached the NCHSAA play-offs for the 25th consecutive year. As the Trojan placekicker, Howell connected on 39 extra points and 3 field goals. the three position star also handled all punting duties with a 44.3 yard per punt average, with a long of 71 yards. Howell was named to GNRC All Conference Team, and was named GNRC Special Teams Player of the Year. B.G. was also a star in the classroom and was named to the GNRC All Academic Team. He is expected to compete for both the quarterback and kicking duties. Averett University is located in Danville Virginia as a member of the USA South Conference. Congratulations B.G. for continuing the Garner Winning Tradition!!!
Trojans advance to 2nd round of the GNRC
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The Spartans elect to employ a slowdown offense to avoid another thirty point loss to the Trojans. Didn't work. Garner wins 62-36 for their 11th straight win and advance to a Thursday night game against #4 seed W.Johnston. DaMetrius Upchurch scores 18 with five rebounds and Cordero Hunter adds 13, on 6-of-9 shooting. After Jamal Barrett buries a three pointer to open the game, SSS plays pitch-n-catch for roughly 3 minutes without a shot. The Spartans are plagued by 19 turnovers, 6 Trojans steals and 6 blocked shots. Not taken totally out of their offense, Garner still manages an even 50% from the floor (25-50) as they do come up short of their season average scoring by roughly 20 points. Garner uses their limited first quarter possessions well, hitting seven of nine shots. The Spartan stall forgets they need to score as well, they hit just 1 of three in the quarter falling behind 19-2. In the second, Garner fails to keep up their hot shooting but still lead by twelve at the end of the half that took just 30 minutes to play, tip to finish. During the second half, Garner maintains a double-digit margin, stretching it to more than twenty as the final quarter begins and Coach Gray calls on the reserves. The Trojans (17-8) will play at home on Thursday at 7:30PM:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| SSS | 2 | 11 | 5 | 18 | - 36 |
| GAR | 19 | 6 | 12 | 25 | - 62 |
The Trojans recognized "Cancer Awareness Night" with coaches and fans wearing pink and donations were gathered for The Garner Relay for Life.
GNRC Brackets:
#5 SE Raleigh (4-15, 4-11) at #4 W.Johnston (9-15, 5-9): W.Johnston 57-49
#6 E.Wake (7-14, 4-10) at #3 Clayton (18-5, 11-3) ; Clayton 56-42
#7 Holly Springs (7-17, 4-10) at #2 Knightdale (16-7, 12): Knightdale 90-52
Thursday night schedule (both games at Garner):
6:00PM: #3 Clayton vs #2 Knightdale
7:30PM: #1 Garner vs #4 W.Johnston
The Lady Trojans opened tournament play at E.Wake last night with a thrilling OT win over the #3 seed Warriors 57-55. They will face #2 seed Holly Springs at 6PM Wednesday at SE Raleigh:
#8 W.Johnston at #1 SE Raleigh: SE 60-32
#5 SSS at #4 Clayton: Clayton 44-21
#6 Garner at #3 E.Wake: Garner 57-55 (OT)
#7 Knightdale at #2 Holly Springs: Holly Springs
Second round games at SE Raleigh Wednesday (2/18) night:
#6 Garner vs #2 H.Springs, 6PM
#1 SE Raleigh vs #4 Clayton, 7:30PM
Thank you Trojan Club supporter:
2009 Trojan Baseball
Head Coach Derik Goffena
Coach Kurt Pake
Coach Trey Bailey
Varsity Trojans
| Player | Grade | Position | White Jersey | Black Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Creech | 12 | IF | 4 | 6 |
| Gabe Chrismon | 12 | OF | 3 | 3 |
| Kevin Baker | 12 | P | 2 | 2 |
| Drew Gay | 12 | P | 10 | 10 |
| Matt Price | 12 | C | 18 | 18 |
| Jeremy Conyers | 12 | OF | 5 | 5 |
| Pat Monahan | 12 | OF | 16 | 16 |
| Philip Myrick | 12 | P /OF | 11 | 11 |
| Paco Martin | 12 | IF | 7 | 7 |
| Ricardo Martin | 12 | IF | 13 | 13 |
| Hunter Brown | 11 | P / C | 14 | 14 |
| Jackson Pleasant | 11 | P / C | 15 | 15 |
| Matt Powell | 11 | P / IF | 21 | 21 |
| Bryan Woodard | 11 | P | 17 | 17 |
| Jacob Baker | 11 | P | 23 | 23 |
| Jesse Fisher | 11 | OF | 1 | 1 |
JV Trojans
JV Coach TJ Nelson
JV Coach Gerald Siemering
Colin Perry #10
Josh Randle #5
CJ Schmitt #12
Brett Walters #9
Brett Bailey #7
Matt Hawley #2
Connor Torruella #1
Will Norris #6
Aquail Sanders #4
Steven Brown #13
Robert Doak #15
Justin Jablonski #3
Taylor Brunson #11
Scotty McCreery #8
| Date | Day | Opponent | JV | Varsity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar.5 | Thu. | Broughton | postponed | postponed |
| Mar.6 | Fri | Broughton | postponed | 4-10 (0-1) |
| Mar.7 | Sat. | Fuquay-Varina (DH) (rescheduled from 3/4) | 7-2 (1-0) | 11-3 (1-1) |
| Mar.9 | Mon. | Middle Creek | 7-6 (2-0) | 10-8 (2-1) |
| Mar.10 | Tue. | Middle Creek | 11-12 (2-1) | 9-14 (2-2) |
| Mar.11 | Wed. | Clayton (DH) (rescheduled from 3/13) | 12-5 (3-1) | 6-1 (3-2) |
| Mar.18 | Wed. | Fuquay-Varina (DH) | 7-9 (3-2) | 2-9 (3-3) |
| Mar.20 | Fri. | SSS (DH) | 10-13 (3-4) | |
| Mar.24 | Tue. | SE Raleigh | 10-0 (4-2) | 14-1 (4-4) |
| Mar.25 | Wed. | Millbrook (endowment game) | 5-13 (4-5) | |
| Mar.30 | Mon | E.Wake (DH) (rescheduled from 3/27) | 5-3 (5-2) | 2-12 (4-6) |
| Mar.31 | Tue. | Holly Springs (DH) | 5-4 (6-2) | 6-5 9in (5-6) |
| Apr.2 | Thu. | W.Johnston (DH) | suspended in 2nd | postponed |
| Apr.4 | Sat. | Spring Break Tournament @ W.Harnett | 2-8 (6-3) | |
| Apr.4 | Sat. | Spring Break Tournament vs Pine Forest | 18-7 (7-3) | |
| Apr.7 | Tue. | Spring Break Tournament @ Fuquay HS vs Apex | 7-3 (8-3) | |
| Apr.9 | Thu. | Lee Co. @ W.Harnett | 7-6 (6-6) | |
| Apr.10 | Fri. | Apex | 2-5 (6-7) | |
| Apr.11 | Sat. | Fuquay-Varina | 4-2 (7-7) | |
| Apr.14 | Tue. | Holly Springs (DH) | 6-6 | 1-8 (7-8) |
| Apr.17 | Fri. | Knightdale (DH) | 7-5 (9-3-1) | 5-2 (8-8) |
| Apr.21 | Tue. | W.Johnston (DH) | >10-10 (9-3-2) | 14-1 (9-8) |
| Apr.22 | Wed | W.Johnston (DH) (rescheduled from 4/2) | 20-16 (10-3-2) | 0-2 (9-9) |
| Apr.24 | Fri. | Clayton (DH) | 11-7 (11-3-2) | 8-6 (10-9) |
| Apr.28 | Tue. | Knightdale (DH) | 8-7 (12-3-2) | 9-1 (11-9) |
| May 4 | Fri. | SSS (DH) (rescheduled from 5/1) | 5-1 (13-3-2) | 5-11 (11-10) |
| May 6 | Wed | SE Raleigh (DH) (rescheduled from 5/5) | ppd. | 6-1 (12-10) |
| May 8 | Fri. | E.Wake (DH) | 3-2 (13-3-2) | 6-0 (13-10) |
DH - JV and varsity teams playing at same location
2008 Trojan Baseball summary info
GMHS Auto class wins Troubleshooting Challenge
The Garner High Automotive Tech Class finished 1st place at the 3rd Annual NC Auto Expo troubleshooting challenge. Students competed on a 2009 Chevrolet Siverado in events based on electrical, brakes, and powertrain control diagnosis. Team was lead by Justin Daniel, Josh Perry, James Hall and Andrew Watson. This first place marks the first victory in the past 5 years for the Garner auto tech department.
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Spring sports tryouts begin Feb. 16th
In order to participate in try-outs, all prospective athletes need to complete the Garner Magnet High School Athletic Participation form. All Athletes MUST have an up to date physical or they will not be able to participate in try-outs!!
Baseball tryouts will be on Monday February 16 and Tuesday February 17th from 2:45 - 5:00 pm at the baseball field. Bring a glove and appropriate clothing. If you have any questions please see Coach Goffena.
All students interested in running outdoor track, forms can be pick up at the main office. Tryouts will begin Monday February 16 at 2:45 on track at Trojan Stadium. Please bring proper shoes to run in.
Softball: 2:30-5:00 on the softball field. Please bring a glove and appropriate clothing.
Tennis: 2:30 on the tennis courts.
Lacrosse: 2:30 on the practice football field; Be a part of starting a new team- girls lacrosse. Practice will be held adjacent and separate to the boys practice-daily at 2:30. Coach Lamb has some equipment you can borrow to try it out and see if it is your sport. Girls Lacrosse equipment requires a lacrosse stick, protective eye wear and mouth guard. Contact Coach Lamb with any questions.: rlamb@wcpss.net
Soccer Try-outs-Monday and Tuesday 2:45-4:45, practice field, must have physical!
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Anglin-Stone wins State Championship title
Congratulations to Aston Anglin-Stone who captures the NCHSAA Indoor Shot Put title with a throw of 50.07 feet Saturday at UNC!!
The NCHSAA State Indoor Track Championships at UNC-Chapel Hill. Trojan results:(event):
Aston Anglin-Stone: shot put, 1st place 50.7 feet
Jacob Jones: pole vault places 4th
Michelle Bailey: 1600m, 6th place 5:32.63, new GMHS record
Girls 4 X 800 relay team: Michelle Bailey, McKenzie Bennett, Peta Gaye Allen, Chyanne Wynn 8th place 10:50.55 new GMHS record
Ian Hunter: 55m dash Terrell Sanders: 55m dash
1st Round Results from the NCHSAA Regional Wrestling (Friday):
119 - Dale Boyd (Laney) Fall 1:34 over Damian Harrell (Garner)
130 - Greg Martin (East Wake) Fall :28 over Cole Magdefrau (Garner)
135 - Tyree McLeod (New Hanover) Fall :53 over Vincent Woods (Garner)
189 - Bradley Pemberton (West Johnston) Major Decision 9-1 over Brooks Banks (Garner)
215 - Jackie Glen (71st) Fall 1:15 over James Tedesco (Garner)
285 - Tyler Maher (Garner) Fall :57 over Tyrekie Meyer (Laney)
Quarter Final Round: 285 - Tyler Maher (Garner) Fall :47 over Alex Norkett (Cape Fear)
1st Round Consulation:
119 - Clem McKenzie (Pinecrest) Fall :41 over Damian Harrell (Garner)
130 - Cole Magdefrau (Garner) scratch
135 - Sam Williams (Scotland) Fall 2:00 over Vincent Woods (Garner0
189 - Brooks Banks (Garner) Fall 1:29 over Kent John (Terry Sanford)
215 - Andy Taylor (West Johnston) Decision 7-6 over James Tedesco (Garner)
2nd Round Consulation:
189 - Steven Johnson (EE Smith) Tech Fall 16-0 over Brooks Banks (Garner)
Semi Final Round
285 - Terrance Cartreet (Douglad Byrd) OT Win 11-9 over Tyler Maher (Garner)
Semi Final Consultation
285 - David Speas (Pine Forest) fall 2:21 over Tyler Maher (Garner)
Congratulations to our Trojans for representing GMHS!!!
Trojans compete in Regional Science Olympiad
GMHS hosted the Wake County Regional Science Olympiad Feb. 14th. 37 teams from throught the triangle area competed in 26 different science and engineering events. Congratulations to the following students who received medals in their events:
Trojans capture GNRC regular season crown
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The Trojan win their tenth in a row 72-59 at Holly Springs to finish the regular season 13-1 and capture the 2009 GNRC regular season championship. The top-seeded Trojans will host an opening round GNRC Tournament game Tuesday night at home. DaMetrius Upchurch scores 20 points and Albert Smith adds 14 for Garner. Karl Agenor despite just 5 points pulls down 20 rebounds. The Trojans survive an incredible 26 fouls, versus 14 called against the Hawks. The Trojan defense is stellar causing 27 Holly Springs turnovers, 12 steals and 8 blocked shots. But a poor shooting night (26-for-63, 41%) and 29 turnovers (the most in their current win streak) keeps the Hawks in striking range.
The Trojans take charge of the game, billed as "Hawks for Hope" by the Holly Springs squad, their admirable cancer awareness fundraiser, in the second quarter with an effective zone press. It results in four Jamal Barrett steals en route to a 18-8 Garner run. Emile Agenor's basket at the buzzer gives Garner a comfortable 18 point halftime lead despite foul trouble looming. In the second half, Upchurch posts nine in the third quarter to keep Garner in control. The final quarter is laboring as the whistles begin in earnest. Upchurch records three terrific blocked shots but a second technical foul against Cordero Hunter, allowes Holly Springs to pull as close as seven before the Trojans close it out on McClain's four consecutive free throws in the final 29 second :
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| GAR | 13 | 24 | 14 | 21 | - 72 |
| HS | 7 | 12 | 19 | 21 | - 59 |
Lady Trojan comeback falls short
The Lady Trojans fall despite a comeback from 12 down on the Hawks first ever Senior Night. A 14-0 Garner run in the second quarter erases a first quarter where they hit just one of eight shots. But the Hawks preserve the win hitting six of seven free throws down the stretch. Vearneasa Brown scores 17 and Essence Chism adds 10 and 5 rebounds for the Trojans:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| GAR | 2 | 17 | 11 | 17 | - 47 |
| HS | 10 | 15 | 5 | 21 | - 51 |
The Trojan Sports Network extends appreciation to Holly Springs AD Andy Wheeler for his cooperation with tonights broadcast!
JV Girls finish 18-1
The JV Lady Trojans defeat Holly Springs 49-34.
JV Boys captured GNRC title
Garner defeats Holly Springs 69-38, to finish 15-5. With the win the Trojans captured the GNRC title!! The Trojans get 11 points and 8 rebounds from Terrelle Smith. "We played everyone and I'm really pleased with how our guys came together and supported each other", Coach Bloms remarked. "We completed a team effort. Terrelle Smith and DaShawn Stabler have come a long way since the beginning of the season and both had tremendous outings. These two guys have an amazing amount of potential and with a summer of hard work they can be big contributors next season. We also want to recognize Alex Bowling and Jarie Hicks. These two guys, even though they didn't get significant playing time throughout the season, never complained and came to practice everyday, listened to what we wanted from them and worked hard to improve their games. Their attitudes will end up taking them a long way in whatever they choose to do in life, we're very proud of them. Overall, this was a great group of guys to be around and who really grew together as a team." Congrats to Coach Bloms and the GNRC Champions!!!
SCORING: Terrelle Smith 11 Pts (8 Reb), Dashawn Stabler 4 Pts (7 Reb), Josh McClain 4, Alex Bowling 7, Jarie Hicks 2, Jamar Leach 2, Gavin Wilson 9, Jordan Brooks 8, Deion Dorsey 6, DJ Johnson 7, Domenique Reed 4, Jalen Bobbitt 5.
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420-8000
142 Shenstone Blvd.
Garner NC 27529
EGMMS nominated for National Magnet award
East Garner Magnet Middle School has been awarded the School of Excellence Award by the Magnet Schools of America . EGMMS is one of eighteen magnet schools in the Wake County Public School System selected from a pool of more than 2,000 magnet schools from across the nation. East Garner Magnet Middle School is an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme magnet school serving 1,100 students in grades six through eight. The school’s principal is Cathy Williams. Congratulations to the Trojans!!
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Trojans blast SE Raleigh
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Cordero Hunter and DaMetrius Upchurch score 23 points each as the Trojans blow away the Bulldogs 86-53 to stay on top of the GNRC. After a tight first quarter that ends knotted 15-15, Garner outscores SER by 71 to 28 in the remaining three quarters of play. Upchurch dominates the paint, hitting seven consecutive shots in the second half, including two picturesque dunks. The Trojan backcourt of Carl Redd, Emanuel McClain and Jamal Barrett force 23 Bulldog turnovers and 6 steals while piling up 13 assists. Despite being their second game in as many nights, Garner starts hot, hitting 5 of their nine first quarter shots. The second quarter showed more from the impressive frontline as the Trojans streaked to a 13-6 rebounding edge en route to the 19 point halftime lead. Darius Hicks patrolling the paint records two blocks and 4 rebounds during the period. Darryl Harp's spectacular steal and score at the buzzer puts Garner up 45-26 at the break.
The start of the second half begins with Redd feeding Upchurch for a dunk and then a SportsCenter leap from just inside the free throw line for a second windmill slam by Upchurch. Barrett forces another steal and scores to put Garner up 51-26 just two minutes in. From there, the Trojans maintained a twenty-plus point lead for the remainder of the half on their way to win number eight in a row. Garner travels to Holly Springs Friday night for the conclusion of the GNRC regular season:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| SER | 15 | 11 | 15 | 12 | - 53 |
| GAR | 15 | 30 | 17 | 19 | - 86 |
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Lady Trojans fall to SE Raleigh
The Bulldogs remain unbeaten in the GNRC despite a gallant second quarter rally by the Trojans. SE Raleigh races to 19-5 first quarter lead, fueled by seven Garner turnovers and an anemic one basket. But the Trojan full court zone press turns around the second quarter with Garner cutting the margin to just six. But the comeback is short-lived as the Bulldogs pull away behind All-State guard Lakevia Boykin's "double-double" pouring in 16 points and dishing 10 assists. The Bulldogs out-shoot Garner 53% (25-for47) to 42% (14-for-33):
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| SER | 19 | 15 | 19 | 17 | - 60 |
| GAR | 5 | 18 | 7 | 11 | - 41 |
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The Trojans Sports Network thanks our halftime guest, Ms. Kelly Griffith from The Garner News. Thank you for your support!!!
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Trojans enjoy Senior Night sweep of the Warriors
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Senior Albert Smith pours in 19 and seniors DaMetrius Upchurch and Karl Agenor post double figure scoring and rebounds to lead the Trojans to their eighth straight win and remain on top of the GNRC. Cordero Hunter adds 12 for Garner. The Trojans honor their 16 senior men's and women's basketball players and cheerleaders during pre-game festivities. Upchurch scores 18 with eleven rebounds and Agenor adds 14 and 12 boards on crisp 5-of-8 shooting. The Trojan defense stirs up 23 Warrior turnovers while Garner commits just 13, including just one in the third period. The Trojans use a 23-4 second quarter to blow up a fairly close 22-16 game and race comfortably to 14-8 on the season and 11-1 in the conference.
The Trojans open the 2nd quarter with two Agenor free throws but the gym erupts on Smith's monster slam. Agenor follows with a 3-pointer and Upchurch's follow quickly makes it 31-16. Emanual McClain's steal, one of five on the evening, and score stretches it to 36-16. Agenor scores nine in the quarter. The second half is certainly more of the same with Garner stretching the lead and allowing Coach Gray to empty his bench, with each Trojan getting playing time. Smith finishes hot hitting 7 of his last 9 shots. the "double-double" by Upchurch is his 15th of the season for the 14-8 Trojans. Garner have a quick turnaround, hosting SE Raleigh tomorrow night, at 7:30PM:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| EW | 16 | 4 | 13 | 17 | - 50 |
| GAR | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | - 84 |
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Lady Trojans get Senior Night win
Garner wins 46-36 over E.Wake. Coach Mays team uses a pressure defense to force 23 E.Wake turnovers and holding the Warriors to just 23% shooting on the night. The Trojans get 10 points from senior Alex Covington and 8 rebounds from senior Essence Chism in the win. The Trojans (5-13) race out to a 7-0 lead and never trail, celebrating Senior Night with their 4th conference win this year:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| EW | 5 | 12 | 6 | 13 | - 46 |
| GAR | 13 | 8 | 10 | 15 | - 36 |
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The Trojans Senior Athletes recognized:
Jamall Barrett
Eric Grissett
Cordero Hunter
DaMetrius Upchurch
Darius Hicks
Albert Smith
Emile Agenor
Karl Agenor
Carl Redd
Essence Chism
Alex Covington
Tyara Hill
Ebonie Leonard
Amber Pleasant
Meredith Lindsay
Katherine Stephens
In addition to our Senior Class and their honored guests, the Trojan welcomed Ms. Lisa Sullivan and Ms. Courtney Smith from NBC17, who were featured as halftime guests on the broadcast to promote Garner.MyNC.com.
JV Trojans squelch Warrior comeback
The Trojans race to a 31-19 halftime lead and then hold on the second half for the 53-52 GNRC road win. E.Wake fails in the closing seconds on two chances for the win. Gavin Wilson has another terrific game with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists & 5 steals for Garner (14-5). The Trojans close out their season Friday at GMHS vs Holly Springs, 7:30PM game time:
SCORING: Gavin Wilson 16, DeAnthony Harris 3, Josh McClain 8, Jamar Leach 7, Jordan Brooks 6, Deion Dorsey 6, DJ Johnson 7.
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Trojans place in Wake County Cheer Championships
Congratulations to the Garner Magnet High School Junior Varsity and the East Garner Magnet Middle School cheer teams! The Garner JV finished 3rd and the EGMMS team finished 2nd in their respective divisions at the Wake County Cheerleading Championships. EGMMS also won the trophy for “best dance” choreographed by our own JV coach, Ashley Castles! This is the second year in a row that one of Ashley’s teams has won the best dance trophy. Congratulations to both teams!
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