Reed's career high keep the Trojans perfect

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Dominique Reed scored 16 of his career high 28 points in the first half as the Garner Trojans picked up their 10th win of the season as they blasted Smithfield-Selma 68-37.

Garner (10-0, 4-0) had to battle for the lead early in the contest as the Spartans hung tough thanks to the play of their senior point guard, Doug Hodges. But, the Trojans pounded the ball down low to Reed who chipped in 10 points in the first stanza to lead Garner to a 19-13 lead after one.

Smithfield-Selma (5-7, 1-3) was able to stay in the game during the first half thanks to their outside shooting as they hit four, three=pointers. However, the Trojans wouldn't be denied as Reed continued his play for the Trojans meanwhile, Donald Johnson found his stride scoring nine points in the first half to make it 37-21 Trojans at the break.

The third quarter was a tough one for both teams as neither team scored until the six minute mark of the quarter. During the quarter you saw a pair of teams that haven't played in two weeks as Garner outscored SSS 9-8 in the stanza to take a 46-29 lead into the fourth.

In the final quarter, Garner hit their free throws down the stretch as Reed was a perfect six of six from the line and finished with 28 points. However, in the fourth quarter, Garner as a team was a perfect 10/10 from the line. That helped the Trojans ease to a 68-37 win.

Garner is back in action on Friday night when they travel to Southeast Raleigh for a key conference contest, tip off is set for 7:30.

Varsity Girls blast SSS

Garner outscored Smithfield-Selma 14-2 in the first quarter and that pretty much set the tone for the entire game as Garner blasted SSS 50-17.

The Lady Trojans had a very balanced effort as they picked up a major win before traveling to Southeast Raleigh on Friday night at 6:00.

JV Boys defeat Spartans

After finishing second in the Athens Drive Holiday tournament, the JV Boys returned to conference play and defeated a very athletic Spartan squad, 53-47.

Smithfield-Selma was very athletic and played the game tight for the majority of the contest, but the Trojans pulled away late for the victory.

Garner is back in action at HOME on Thursday night at 7:30 when they hose Southeast Raleigh. The JV Girls will precede the boys with at 6:00 tip.