For the third consecutive year, Garner found themselves at home for the first round of the state playoffs, and for the second straight year they advanced to the second round as they defeated New Bern three games to one on Saturday afternoon at Trojan Coliseum.
Garner won the first two games before the Bears won game three and forced Garner to close the match in the fourth game with a 25-23 win.
The Lady Trojans will be home for the second round on Tuesday, the time and opponent is not yet known.
Volleyball advances
