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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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