WEB CAST.
It wasn't always pretty on at West Johnston High School on Friday night, but Garner went on a 15-0 spurt to start the second half as they blew past the Wildcats 69-33 on Tuesday night.
Garner (17-2, 10-1) didn't start the game in typical fashion as they lead only 13-8 after the opening quarter and the second stanza didn't start off that great either as West Johnston (3-15, 2-9) clawed their way back into the game thanks to the shooting of Montrell Brooks and Darius Williams as they cut it to a five point (18-13) Trojan lead before Garner called a timeout.
Following the stoppage in play, the men of Troy broke open the game going on a 18-2 run to close the first half and take a 36-15 lead into the break. Dominique Reed once again paced the Trojans in the first half scoring 15 of his game high 19 in the first half.
Garner came out of the locker room on fire scoring the first 15 points of the third quarter six of which came from Josh McClain who scored seven of his 15 in the third stanza as he finished the game in double figures for the fourth consecutive contest. West finally found some sort of offense and scored just seven points in the third to make it 58-23 Garner after three.
The fourth period saw the entire roster from both teams get in the contest as four different Trojans scored in the final stanza for the final margin of 69-33.
Garner returns to action on Friday night at 8:00 when they welcome second place Knightdale to Trojan Coliseum for a key conference match up.
Varsity Girls fall
Coach Mays and his Lady Trojans battled back from a deficit in the third quarter to take a four point lead midway through the fourth quarter. However, West Johnston came all the way back to knot the game and force overtime.
In the extra period, Garner who was playing without several players for the second game in a row couldn't match the depth of the Wildcats bench as they fell 46-41 to West Johnston.
The Lady Trojans return home on Friday night at 6:30 when they face Knightdale.
JV Sweeps
Coach Ellerbee and her JV Lady Trojans outscored West Johnston 16-4 in the third quarter to steal the lead from West Johnston as they held on for a 44-41 win. The Lady Trojans will host Knightdale at 4:00 on Friday.
The JV Boys started on fire Tuesday night as they led West Johnston 25-0 after the first quarter and made it 33-0 before the Wildcats scored. The lead proved to be sufficient for Garner as they cruised to a 63-16 victory.
Garner will be at home against Knightdale at 5:15 on Friday night.
Trojans hammer Wildcats
Cheerleaders have strong showing
Congratulations to Coach Cole and her varsity cheerleaders who finished third at the Champions of the East competition and fourth in the Wake County Cheer Championships last weekend at Holly Springs High School.
We extend our best wishes to the squad who will be in competition again this week as they travel to Harnett Central High School for the Greater Neuse River Conference championship. Go out and show the cheerleaders your support!
Trojans route Spartans
WEB CAST.
Garner placed five players in double figures on Friday night as every player on the roster scored as the Trojans hammered Smithfield-Selma 99-57 at Trojan Coliseum.
The Trojans (16-2, 9-1) began the game on a 20-0 run before the Spartans were able to get on the board as Garner dominated the low post once again with Dominique Reed and Cameron Redd both scoring six points in the opening quarter while the Trojans took a 26-4 lead in the second quarter.
After not hitting a three pointer in their last game, Garner began the second quarter with their first of seven made buckets from beyond the arc and also got great play once again from Josh McClain who scored four of his 14 points in the first half (as he scored in double figures for the third straight game). As a result Garner was able to take a commanding 45-16 lead into the break.
Smithfield-Selma (7-12, 2-8) finally caught fire from distance with James Mitchell and Seth Turner both knocking down a combined five three pointers in the quarter but the Trojans continued to go to work with Larry Richardson also catching fire and helping build a 79-37 advantage after three.
In the final stanza, the Trojans relied on Patrick Henneghan inside who scored all nine of his points in the second half (seven points in the fourth quarter). Additionally, Max Kuhns also contributed big scoring eight of his 11 points in the fourth quarter as the Trojans blasted Smithfield-Selma for the 17th consecutive time 99-57.
Garner will return to action on Tuesday night at 8:00 when they travel to West Johnston.
Scoring:
GARNER: Josh McClain 14, Dominique Reed 14, Cameron Redd 14, Max Kuhns 11, Larry Richardson 11, Patrick Henneghan 9, Demarcus Sanford 8, DaShawn Stabler 7, Anthony Tucker 4, Sammy Saunders 3, Julius Barnes 3.
SSS: Montrell Shepherd 16, Seth Turner 13, Donald Jones 7, James Mitchell 6, Kalivian Joiner 3, Robert Franklin 3, Quantez Leach 2, Mike Williams 2, Adam Dalton 2.
Varsity Girls Fall
Coach Mays and his squad were without several of their key players on Friday night but managed to hang tough with Smithfield-Selma until the final moments when the Spartans hit their free throw's down the stretch to make it a three point lead with just time clicking down. Despite the three point deficit, the Lady Trojans still had a good look at the tie but couldn't knock it down as they fell 54-51.
The Lady Trojans will hit the road on Tuesday night when they take on West Johnston at 6:30.
JV Sweeps
Both JV teams earned victories on Friday night as Coach Ellerbee and her Lady Trojans picked up a 38-13 win.
Also, Coach Bloms and his JV Boys continued their winning ways with a 65-32 victory.
Both JV teams are on the road Tuesday night with the JV Girls playing at 4:00 and the boys to follow at 5:15.
Tack has good showing at conference championship
Congratulations to Theodore Brown who placed second in the Boys Triple Jump
Kameron Manley finished third in the Girls 500 meter Dash. Boys 4x400 relay finished third with time of 3:38 one second off the qualifying time.
Coach George said, "Overall proud of the efforts of all participants in the meet, and we are looking forward to the spring season."
For a complete list of results, CLICK HERE.
This Week in Trojan Athletics Show returns tonight
The Trojan Sports Network will return to Aversboro Restaurant tonight at 7:00 as they take a look at what's going on this week around Trojan Sports.
We encourage you to attend the show at Aversboro Restaurant at 1411 Aversboro Road in Garner.
However, if you can't make it to the show you can listen live to the show which begins at 7:00 by CLICKING HERE.
Balanced effort leads Trojans past Warriors
WEB CAST.
Garner placed five players in double figures on Tuesday night as they hammered East Wake 88-63 to sweep the season series from the Warriors.
The Trojans (15-2, 8-1) started off on an 8-0 spurt before East Wake finally got on the board midway trough the first quarter. Garner's big men took advantage of their size in the pain as Dominique Reed and DaShawn Stabler led the men of Troy to a 20-10 lead after the opening stanza.
East Wake (7-11, 5-4) tried to mount a comeback in the second quarter an managed to pull to within 10 points before Garner got on a roll as Stabler scored six of his 10 first half points in the second quarter while the Warriors was paced by Quincy Jackson who poured in six of his 10 in the second stanza but it wasn't enough for East Wake as Garner lead 42-26 at the break.
The game began to slip away from the Warriors in the third quarter as Josh McClain dropped in six of his 18 points in the third and helped pace the Trojans to a 62-48 advantage heading into the final quarter.
Garner got sloppy in the final quarter which, in turn allowed the Warriors to make it a 10-point game at 64-54 with 7:10 left in the game. After a Trojan timeout, Garner outscored East Wake 12-9 to pull away in the end with eight points in the final 30 seconds, six of them by Larry Richardson to take home the 88-63 victory.
The Trojans finished the game with 82 of their 88 points in the paint.
Garner returns home on Friday night at 8:00 when they welcome Smithfield-Selma to Trojan Coliseum.
FINAL SCORING
Garner: Dominique Reed 20, Josh McClain 18, Larry Richardson 16, DaShawn Stabler 12, Cameron Redd 10, Demarcus Sanford 8, Julius Barnes 4.
East Wake: Alex Cowen 15, Josh Siler 14, Shaquille Leach 11, Quincy Jackson 10, Chris Pernell 5, Zavier Strickland 3, David Field 2, Jerry Goodson 2, Mitchell Beck 1.
Lady Trojans Fall
Garner couldn't complete their upset bid of East Wake on Tuesday night as they dropped the road contest 54-39.
The Lady Trojans trailed by just six at 29-23 at the break however, in the second half the Warriors used their size and full court pressure to stifle the Garner comeback.
Coach Mays and his squad returns to Trojan Coliseum on Friday night at 6:30 when they host Smithfield-Selma.
JV Splits
JV Girls fall to East Wake 47-31. They return home to host SSS on Friday at 4:00
JV Boys down East Wake 37-35, they will be back at home on Friday night at 5:15 when they take on Smithfield-Selma.
Swimmers take top spot
Congrats again to the Lady Trojan swimmers on their second straight GNRC swim team title. The boys team finishes runner-up with 355 to allow Garner their first combined team title.
Jessica Martin in the 50 freestyle, Lindsay Wright in the 100 butterfly, Natalie Buitrago in the 100 freestyle and Emily Martin in the 100 breaststroke take individual titles.
Lady Trojan relay teams taking 1st place: 200 yard medley & 200 yard freestyle (Maggie Ennis, E.Martin, J.Martin & Buitrago), 400 yard freestyle (Buitrago, Gabi Dugal, Ennis & E.Martin). Daniel Gerrald wins the One Meter Diving for the boys team. Congrats to Coach Tad Berube and the teams!
Trojan Athletics - Saturday Update
Several Trojan teams were in action on Saturday and we are happy to provide you with updates as they are made available to us.
Theodore Brown claims second in the Triple Jump at the Eastern High School Challenge track meet at UNC-Chapel Hill. Full results for the meet can be found HERE.
The Garner swim team captured the Greater Neuse River Conference Championship on Saturday at Smithfield Aquatic Center. The Trojans won the combined team score with 788 points. Clayton High School finished second.
Congratulations also to the Varsity cheerleaders posted a third place finish in competition at Dorton Arena. The Wake County Championship meet is slated for next weekend.
Great job Trojans!
Garner thwarts Clayton
WEB CAST.
In their first game in a week, Garner placed three players in double figures as they downed the Clayton Comets 76-60 on Friday night inside Trojan Coliseum.
Garner (14-2, 7-1) start off sluggish scoring just 13 points in the opening quarter but the men of Troy were paced by Josh McClain who scored six of his 19 points in the first stanza to help lift Garner to a 13-11 lead after one quarter. Adonis Banks became the go to player for the Comets as he scored 19 to lead the visitors but scored 11 of those in the first half.
After both coaches received technical fouls in the second quarters, the momteum shifted toward the Trojans as they fed the ball inside to Dominique Reed who poured in 11 of his game high 22 in the first half and helped send Garner to the locker room up 38-28.
Clayton (10-5, 5-3) came out to start the second half and gave up four quick points as they managed just 10 points for the majority of the third allowing the Trojans to pull away as they led 61-43 after three.
In the games final period, the Trojans managed to grow their lead and finish the game contest with the 76-60 victory.
The Trojans return to action on Tuesday night when they travel to East Wake, tip off is slated for 8:00.
Varsity Girls lose heart breaker
Garner managed just three first quarter points on Friday night but battled their way back to a 24-23 halftime deficit and managed to work their way back into the game against the Comets before dropping the game in overtime 56-54.
Trailing by two late in the game, Kelsey Bryan hit a lay up before the buzzer sounded to send the game to the extra period knotted at 46.
The game was not decided until the final seconds with Clayton up by two, the Lady Trojans couldn't complete the comeback as they fell to the Comets 56-54.
Garner will be back in action on Tuesday night at 6:30 when they travel to East Wake.
JV Basketball Splits with Comets
Coach Ellerbee and her JV Lady Trojans earned a win over Clayton on Friday night with a 51-29 victory. Garner will travel to East Wake on Tuesday night at 4:00
The JV boys couldn't hit a shot to tie the game at the buzzer as they fell to Clayton 48-46, the JV Trojans will be at East Wake on Tuesday at 5:15.
This Week in Trojan Athletics Show returns tonight
The Trojan Sports Network will return to Aversboro Restaurant tonight at 7:00 as they take a look at what's going on this week around Trojan Sports.
We encourage you to attend the show at Aversboro Restaurant at 1411 Aversboro Road in Garner.
However, if you can't make it to the show you can listen live to the show which begins at 7:00 by CLICKING HERE.
Trojans get back on track with win over Central
WEB CAST.
After dropping their first conference games in over a year and a half, Garner avoided back to back losses for the first time in 742 days with a 74-60 win over Harnett Central on Friday night at Harnett Central.
Garner (13-2, 6-1) struggled to find their rhythm in the first quarter with a new starting five on the court as they lead 7-4 after the first quarter. However, the second stanza was a different story as Josh McClain and Demarcus Sanford came off the bench to each score six points in the second stanza and help spark a 20-0 run for the men of Troy as they took a 35-19 lead into the locker room.
Harnett Central (2-11, 0-6) was able to hang around for most of the game thanks to the bench play of Tyler Morris who scored five of his team high 13 points in the third quarter, but McClain was also having an outstanding quarter as he scored eight of his career and game high 20 points in the third to give the Trojans a 53-35 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Garner dominated most of the final period but sloppy play over the middle three minutes of the stanza allowed Central to pull to within 10 points before Garner pulled away as Sanford also set a career high with 12 points as the Trojans downed Harnett Central 74-60.
Dominique Reed and Cameron Redd also scored in double figures with 14 and 10 respectively.
The Trojans will now break for exams before returning to action next Friday at 8:00 when they welcome the Clayton Comets to Trojan Coliseum.
Lady Trojans rally for victory
Garner trailed Harnett Central by eight points with just over three minutes left in the game before Coach Mays' squad began to come back. Jennifer Steinbach nailed back to back three pointers from the corner to make it a three point Central lead.
The Lady Trojans pressured the ball on the defensive end before Keyera Williams boarded a miss and put it back as Garner took a 47-46 lead.
Central continued to fight and tied it up before Kima Sidberry nailed crucial free throws down the stretch to ice the 51-48 victory for the Lady Trojans.
Garner will be back at home next Friday at 6:00 when they welcome the Clayton Comets to Trojan Coliseum.
JV Sweeps Central
The JV Lady Trojans picked up a 55-45 win over Harnett Central at home on Friday afternoon.
JV boys also bounced back following their loss to Southeast Raleigh as they downed Central 49-26. Kyreece Mills led Garner with 12 points while Rae Britton added 10 for the Trojans who are now 13-2 on the year.
Both JV teams will be at home next Friday when they host Clayton, the JV girls tip at 4:00 followed by the boys at 5:15
Track star has strong showing
Congrats to Theodore Brown for his third place finish in the triple jump with a mark of 45' 2" at the North Carolina Opener in Chapel Hill. For complete results clicking HERE.
Trojans swimmers have another great showing
Garner- 355 (girls-182, boys-173)
West John.- 249 (girls-108, boys-141)
SSS- 78 (girls-72, boys- 6)
The Conference Championship meet will take place in Smithfield at the Smithfield Aquatic Center on Saturday, January 21 at 10am.
Congratulations also to the Garner girls who went undefeated this year.
Wrestling falls to Knightdale
GARNER VS. KNIGHTDALE
106 QUINTIN CAMPBELL, GARNER FELL TO JOSHUA EAST 23-15
113 JAMES BOX GARNER WON BY FF
120 JUSTIN SCALES GARNER FELL TO LUIS NUNEZ PIN :48
126 NICK LOPES FELL TO SEAN OWENS GARNER 8-3
132 HARRY BOLLIN WON BY FF
138 BRANDON GRINDSTAFF GARNER FELL TO BRANDEN SKINNER PIN ;39
145 EMON KIZER GARNER FELL TO BRANDLY SKINNER PIN 1:59
152 JARED ALSTON FELL TO ANTHONY FINOCHIO GARNER PIN :27
160 DAVID CROSTON GARNER FELL TO JOSH MILS PIN :23
170 DONDAY WAHSINGTON WON BY FF
182 FRANCISCO CEDRA GARNER FELL TO LAMAR DULIN PIN 2:00
195 JACOB ENNIS GARNER FELL TO STONE HILL 13-10
285 TYLER PALOCHAK FELL TO ALEX ROGERS PIN 1:28
GARNER 27
KNIGHTDALE 49
Trojans fall to Southeast Raleigh
WEB CAST.
Garner had won 12 straight games over Southeast Raleigh until the Bulldgos were able to spring the upset with a 71-65 victory at home Tuesday night.
Southeast Raleigh (6-6, 3-3) trailed by just three points going to the fourth quarter as Tristan Walker banked in a three at the buzzer to make it 55-52, Bulldogs entering the final stanza.
After that three, the home squad had all the momentum going on a 6-0 spurt to begin the final quarter before the Trojans found themselves. The final quarter was back in fourth but Garner (12-2, 5-1) couldn't get closer than one point at 64-63 with two minutes left in the contest.
The Trojans were once again led by Dominique Reed who finished with another double-double at 28 points and 18 rebounds but it wasn't enough as the Trojans fell 71-65.
Garner will return home on Friday night at 8:00 when they host Harnett Central.
Varsity Girls fall
Southeast Raleigh was just too much for Garner as they took a big lead after the first quarter and never looked back as they downed the Lady Trojans 72-24 on Tuesday night.
Garner is back at home Friday when they host Harnett Central at 6:30.
Both JV teams fall
Garner's JV girls fell to SE Raleigh 50-28 on Tuesday, they will welcome Harnett Central to town at 4:00 on Friday.
The JV boys fell 40-38 on a buzzer beater by Southeast Raleigh as they suffered their first conference loss of the season. They will host Harnett Central Friday at 5:15
Updated Wrestling Results
Tuesday, January 4 vs. West Johnston
106 Quinton Campbell Garner fell to Tony Jimenez Pin 5:39
113 Taylor Williams fell to James Box Garner Pin 3:51
120 Justin Scales Garner fell to Seth Thomas Pin 1:09
126 Sean Owens Garner fell to Raheem Simmons 7-9
132 Miller Sawyer Garner fell to Brian Crutchfield Pin 1:46
138 Emon Kiser Garner fell to Grant Walker 6-8
145 George Nathaniel fell to Davon Johnson Garner 13-4
152 Anthony Finochio Garner fell to Jacob Baudoux 4-7
160 FF Garner, Tithus Smith won
170 William Hall fell to Keith Neal Pin 4:47
182 Francisco Cedra Garner fell to Zack Lychalk 5-13
195 Zach Morrison fell to Brandon Russell Garner 9-7
220 Jacob Ennis Garner fell to Sam Campbell Pin 2:26
285 Alex Rogers Garner fell to Storm Stevens Pin 1:24
West Johnston 55 Garner 13
Saturday, January 7 - Cap 9/GNR Challenge
GARNER VS WAKEFIELD
106 Q. CAMPBELL GARNER FELL TO VINCENT PIOMBINO 5-6
113 JAMES BOX GARNER FELL TO MICK PIOMBINO PIN 4:35
120 JUSTIN SCALES GARNER FELL TO BILLY LIPTROT PIN 2:13
126 SEAN OWENS GARNER FELL TO OMAR HEIKAL 7-2
132 MILLER SAWYER GARNER FELL TO JONATHON MCCHRISTIAN PIN :56
138 BRANDON GRINDSTAFF GARNER FELL TO TULENO PIN 1:08
145 EMON KIZER GARNER FELL TO W. TRYBUSKIEWICZ PIN 3:09
152 DREW SMITH FELL TO ANTHONY FINOCHIO GARNER PIN 4:41
160 DAVON JOHNSON GARNER FELL TO JEREMY KERZNER PIN 1:49
170 KENSON MCFARLANE FELL TO WILLIAM HALL GARNER PIN 1:56
182 CHARLIE JI FELL TO BENNY FRANCIS GARNER PIN 1:57
195 BRANDON RUSSELL GARNER FELL TO KALEB WALKER 10-1
220 RIKENTE WASHINGTON FELL TO JACOB ENNIS GARNER PIN :57
285 AMANI SOUMAURO GARNER FELL TO DEVAN CALDWELLL PIN :14
WAKEFIELD 49 - GARNER 27
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GARNER VS LEESVILLE
106 Q CAMPBELL GARNER FELL TO KIMMERLY PIN 3:20
113 BUICO FELL TO JAMES BOX GARNER PIN 3:09
120 KENNY FERRARI GARNER FELL TO P SHERIFF PIN 1:16
126 ASCHALEW TEKA GARNER FELL TO J. JONES PIN 1:59
132 MILLER SAWYER GARNER FELL TO MATT DELECRUZ :52
138 BRANDON GRINDSTAFF GARNER FELL TO MATT CESARI PIN :39
145 NIGEL DOE FELL TO EMON KIZER GARNER 18-8
152 DEVON JOHNSON GARNER FELL TO Z. CATES 13-3
160 DAVID CROSTIN GARNER FELL TO C. BURNS :19
170 WILLIAM HALL GARNER FELL TO J. TUCKER PIN 3:46
182 FRANCISCO CEDRA GARNER FELL TO Z. STAFFORD 16-1
195 JACOB ENNIS WON BY FF
220 BRANDON RUSSELL WON BY FF
285 ALEX ROGERS WON BY FF
LEESVILLE 51 - GARNER 28
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GARNER VS. MILLBROOK
106 Q. CAMPBELL GARNER FELL TO K. SIMMONS 8-16
113 JAMES BOX GARNER FELL TO N. NORTON 6-13
120 JUSTIN SCALES GARNER FELL TO I. COX PIN 1:49
126 SEAN OWENS GARNER FELL TO B. BUTNER PIN 3:06
132 MILLER SAWYER GARNER FELL TO C. PRICE PIN :32
138 BRANDON GRINDSTAFF GARNER FELL TO D. SMITH :51
145 EMON KIZER GARNER FELL TO B. HARRIS PIN 1:58
152 ANTHONY FINOCHIO GARNER FELL TO D. ROBINSON 5-13
160 BRIAN WRIGHT GARNER FELL TO A. REH HURGH PIN 1;54
170 WILLIAM HALL GARNER FELL TO C. WILLIAMS PIN 1:52
182 J. ELLIOTT FELL TO BENNY FRANCIS PIN 4:22
195 FRANCISCO CEDRA GARNER FELL TO D. DAWKINS PIN :35
220 JACOB ENNIS GARNER FELL TO L. CRUMSEY :57
285 J. SCOTT FELL TO ALEX ROGERS GARNER PIN 1:20
MILLBROOK 59 - GARNER 18
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GARNER VS. BROUGHTON
106 QUINTIN CAMPBELL WON BY FF
113 DOTSON FELL TO JAMES BOX GARNER PIN 1:41
120 SAM HINES FELL TO ASCHALEW TEKA TEC FALL
126 KENNY FERRARI GARNER FELL TO ROHALN PIN :35
132 SEAN OWENS GARNER FELL TO NEH A PIN 1:07
138 BRANDON GRINDSTAFF GARNER FELL TO S. PARKER PIN :47
145 EMON KIZER GARNER WON BY FF
152 JACOB HILDRETH FELL TO ANTHONY FINOCHIO GARNER PIN :23
160 DAVON JOHNSON GARNER WON BY FF
170 LEMASTER FELL TO WILLIAM HALL GARNER PIN 3:35
182 FRANCISCO CEDRA GARNER FELL TO RJ PHILLIP PIN 2:55
195 C. OBAME FELL TO BRANDON RUSSELL GARNER PIN 1:15
220 JOHNATHON RUICECO GARNER FELL BY PIN 1:44
285 AMANI SOUMAORO GARNER FELL BY PIN :49
GARNER 42 - BROUGHTON 41
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GARNER VS ENLOE
106 QUINTIN CAMPBELL WON BY FF
113 JAKE OBERLENDER FELL TO JAMES BOX GARNER PIN 1:50
120 JUSTIN SCALES WON BY FF
216 KEVIN MATHEW FELL TO SEAN OWENS GARNER PIN 1:48
132 MILLER SAWYER WON BY FF
138 BRANDON GRINDSTAFF WON BY FF
145 SANDY KEA FELL TO EMON KIZER PIN 3:01
152 DAVON JOHNSON GARNER FELL TO CHRISTIAN OWEN 4-8
160 DONTE PENNY FELL TO ANTHONY FINOCHIO GARNER PIN :54
170 WILLIAM HALL GARNER FELL TO KEVIN STILES PIN :48
182 JONATHON MIMS FELL TO BENNY FRANCISE GARNER 10-6
195 BRANDON RUSSELL WON BY FF
220 JACOB ENNIS GARNER FELL TO JOSEPH THAI PIN 1:28
285 ALEX ROGERS WON BY FF
GARNER 63 - ENLOE 15
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Trojans survive Knightdale to keep conference lead
WEB CAST.
Garner was able to rally from a nine point, 33-24 halftime deficit on Friday night to earn a 63-61 victory over Knightdale and procure the poll position in the Greater Neuse River Conference.
Knightdale (6-7, 4-1) came out on fire and took a 20-7 lead after the first quarter as the Trojans went the final 4:18 of the opening period without a point. However, like good teams do, Garner battled back and went on a quick 15-0 spurt to take the lead away from Knightdale. But, the Knights went on a run of their own and closed the half up by nine (33-24).
Garner (12-1, 5-0) began to chip away and the deficit in the third stanza cutting it to as few as four points early in the quarter as Cameron Redd scored six of his 12 points in the third and with 4:58 left in the quarter, Garner trailed by only four. After that mark in the contest, Anthony Tucker came off the bench and was a spark plug for Coach Gray's squad as he poured in five points to knot the game at 43 after three periods.
The opening moments of the third stanza belonged to the Knights as they went on a 6-0 run to take a 49-43 edge before the Trojans began to make their run. Quez Crowell became the go-to guy for the Knights scoring six of his team high 15 in the fourth.
After Garner chipped back and tied the game, the Trojans took the lead when freshman, Julius Barnes came off the bench to tie a career high at 11 points but his biggest play was poking the ball away from a Knightdale player and sinking a free throw to give the Trojans the lead.
But, the game was not secure until Dominique Reed who had sat out most of the third quarter due to foul trouble hit two crucial free throws to give the Trojans a 61-58 advantage with 37.4 left. Josh McClain added two more free tosses to make it 63-58 before the Knights hit a three to cut the lead to 63-61 which was the final margin.
Garner will return to action on Tuesday night when they hit the road and take on arch rival Southeast Raleigh, tip-off from Bulldog country is slated for 8:00.
Varsity Girls fall
Coach Mays and his Lady Trojans battled the entire game and after cutting a 10-point halftime deficit into single digits in the second half, Garner couldn't complete the comeback as they fell to Knightdale 55-47 on Friday night.
The Lady Trojans are on the road Tuesday night at 6:30 when they travel to Southeast Raleigh.
JV splits
JV Girls fall to Knightdale 47-23. They travel to Southeast on Tuesday at 4:00.
The JV Boys who trailed 10-3 after the first quarter battled back to take a one point, 40-39 advantage after three before holding on to win at Knightdale 55-53 on Friday night.
Coach Bloms and the JV Trojans are back in action on Tuesday at Southeast Raleigh at 5:15.
This Week in Trojan Athletics Show returns tonight
After a brief hiatus, the Trojan Sports Network will return to Aversboro Restaurant tonight at 7:00 as they take a look at what's going on this week around Trojan Sports.
We encourage you to attend the show at Aversboro Restaurant at 1411 Aversboro Road in Garner.
However, if you can't make it to the show you can listen live to the show which begins at 7:00 by CLICKING HERE.
Trojans run past West Johnston
WEB CAST.
After a less than stellar first half of basketball, Garner came out in the second stanza on fire outscoring West Johnston 54-8 over the final 15 minutes of basketball to hammer the Wildcats 82-35.
West Johnston (1-9, 0-4) trailed by six (28-22) at the break and managed to cut that deficit down to one point at 28-27 with one minute into the third quarter. However, that just seemed to awake the sleeping giant in the Trojans as they went on a quick 10-0 spurt forcing West to call a timeout with 3:42 left in the third.
Garner (11-1, 4-0) continued to pour it on going to Dominique Reed inside who scored 10 of his game high 19 points in the third quarter as the Trojans placed four players in double figures including Reed, Larry Richardson (16 points), Josh McClain (12 points), and Cameron Redd (10 points). The Trojans closed the quarter on a 29-0 run to lead 55-27 after three.
The fourth quarter began and the run continued as the Wildcats final scored to stop a 33-0 Trojan run but by that time the game was out of reach as the men of Troy cruised to the 82-55 victory.
Garner will be back in action on Friday night at 8:00 when they travel to Knightdale High School to battle with the Knights.
Varsity Girls earn victory
Coach Mays got a balanced effort from his Lady Trojans with three players scoring in double figures (Edris Lucas, Keyera Williams and Kima Sidberry). As they held off a late push by West Johnston to earn their second conference victory of the season with a 47-43 home win over the Wildcats.
Garner will travel to Knightdale on Friday night with tip-off slated for 6:30.
JV's sweep
Coach Ellerbee and her Lady Trojans down West Johnston 40-22. They travel to Knightdale on Friday night at 4:00.
Fresh off their championship over the Christmas break, the Coach Bloms and his JV Trojans down West Johnston 88-34 as they put three players in double figures. Jawan Grissett scored 16 to lead Garner followed by Rae Britton (15 points) and Tyrece Taylor (11 points).
The JV Trojans (11-1, 4-0) will travel to Knightdale on Friday at 5:15.
Wrestling results for Knightdale Duals
GARNER VS. MT. VERNON
106 QUINTIN CAMPBELL WON BY FF
113 JAMES BOX WON BY FF
120 JUSTIN SCALES FELL TO JOHNSON PIN :45
126 SEAN OWENS FELL TO MARINO BY PIN
138 EMON KIZER FELL TO B. MARINO PIN 3:54
145 DAVON JOHNSON FELL TO J. GASKET PIN :28
152 ZELIAY, MT VERNON FELL TO ANTHONY FINOCHIO 5-4
160 DAVID CROSTON FELL TO OYEDELE PIN :16
170 WILLIAM HALL FELL TO FLOYD TECH FALL
182 BENNY-FRANCIS WON BY FF
195 BRANDON RUSSELL FELL TO T. MATHIAS PIN 3:47
220 JACOB ENNIS FELL TO HARO PIN :52
185 AMANI SOUMAORO FELL TO D. MATHIAS PIN :46
FINAL: MT. VERNON 59
GARNER 21
GARNER VS. EAST WAKE
106 QUINTON CAMPBELL FELL TO CODY STAPLES PIN :56
113 JAMES BOX WON BY FF
120 JUSTIN SCALES FELL TO MORGAN WILDER PIN 1:34
126 AUSTIN EASLEY FELL TO SEAN OWENS PIN 1:09
138 BRANDON GRINDSTAFF FELL TO RUPERT PEREZ PIN :49
145 DAVON JOHNSON FELL TO DANIEL KILLETTE
152 DADE LAMKINS FELL TO ANTHONY FINOCHIO PIN 3:26
160 BRIAN WRIGHT FELL TO CULLEN CASPER PIN 2:54
170 MARKUS MAYNER FELL TO WILLIAM HALL PIN 1:42
182 TREVOR MOSS FELL TO FRANCISCO CEDRA PIN 1:13
195 JACOB ENNIS FELL TO STERLING WILDER PIN 1:15
220 BRANDON RUSSELL FELL TO AUSTIN SMITH PIN 5:31
285 CODY STARICHA FELL TO AMONI SOUMAORO PIN :17
FINAL EAST WAKE 46
GARNER 36
GARNER VS LEESVILLE
106 QUINTON CAMPBELL FELL TO CJ KIMMERLY PIN 2:18
113 NICO BUICO FELL TO JAMES BOX PIN 1;23
120 JUSTIN SCALES FELL TO ZACH JONES PIN 4:27
126 SEAN OWENS FELL TO SHERIFF PIN 1:10
138 EMON KIZER FELL TO MATT CESARI PIN 3:46
145 TYLER RUFF FELL TO DAVON JOHNSON 7-5
152 ANTHONY FINOCHIO FELL TO ZACH CATES 11-3
160 DAVID CROSTIN FELL TO C. BURNS PIN :37
170 TUCKER FELL TO WILIAM HALL PIN :41
182 FRANCISCO CEDRA FELL TO STAFFORD PIN 4:35
195 SHAWT ISLAM FELL TO BRANDON RUSSELL PIN :15
220 SCOTT CATES FELL TO JACOB ENNIS PIN 3:05
285 AMONI SOUMAORO WON BY FF
FINAL LEESVILLE 46
GANRER 33
GARNER VS POQUOSAN
106 QUINTON CAMPBELL FELL TO CHASE LYNCH 5-1
113 JAMES BOX FELL TO MITCH LUNG 5-3
120 JUSTIN SCALES FELL TO THOMAS PAINE PIN :23
126 SEAN OWENS FELL TO ALEX BLECKER PIN 1:33
138 BRANDON GRINDSTAFF FELL TO JOHN BRITT PIN 1:17
145 DAVON JOHNSON FELL TO TRENT GRAHMAN PIN :58
152 SHANE MILLARD FELL TO ANTHONY FINOCHIO PIN 1:31
160 BRIAN WRIGHT FELL TO BRANDON STEPONS PIN 1:47
170 WILLIAM HALL WON BY FF
182 BENNY FRANCIS WON BY FF
195 BRANDON RUSSELL WON BY FF
220 JACOB ENNIS FELL TO ALBERT KATES PIN :44
285 AMANI SOUMAORO WON BY FF
FINAL POQUOSAN 48
GARNER 30
GARNER VS VANCE
106 QUINTON CAMPBELL FELL TO JONATHAN NORTON PIN 3:12
113 JAMES BOX FELL TO TRAVIS TECH FALL
120 JUSTIN SCALES WON BY FF
126 SEAN OWENS WON BY FF
138 BRANDON GRINDSTAFF WON BY FF
145 BRIAN WRIGHT WON BY FF
152 ANTHONY FINOCHIO WON BY FF
160 DAVID CROSTIN WON BY FF
170 WILLIAM HALL WON BY FF
182 B. FRANCISE WON BY FF
195 BRANDON RUSSELL FELL TO PRESTON ELLIS
220 JACOB ENNIS WON BY FF
285 AMANI SOUMARO FELL TO WILLIAMS MYKEL PIN 5:28
FINAL GARNER 54
VANCE 26
GARNER VS WEBB
106 TRAVIS CLARK FELL TO QUINTON CAMPBELL PIN 1:08
113 JAMES BOX WON BY FF
120 JUSTIN SCALES WON BY FF
126 SEAN OWENS FELL TO PATRICK CAMPBELL PIN :54
138 BRANDON GRINDSTAFF FELL TO JAKE DICKERSON PIN 3:25
145 AARON RETTIG FELL TO BRIAN WRIGHT 16-5
152 MCGEE FELL TO ANTHONY FINOCHIO PIN:38
170 GREENWOOD FELL TO WILLIAM HALL PIN 1:04
182 BENNY FRANCISE WON BY FF
195 BRANDON RUSSELL WON BY FF
220 KEVIN BLANCHARD FELL TO JACOB ENNIS PIN 2:13
285 DUSTY PULLMAN FELL TO AMANI SOUMAORO PIN :31
FINAL GARNER 57
WEBB 27
GARNER VS. SOUTHERN DURHAM
106 QUINTON CAMPBELL WON BY FF
113 JAMES BOX WON BY FF
120 DESHAUN EDMUNDSON FELL TO JUSTIN SCALES 20-8
126 SEAN OWENS FELL TO WILLIE HAYES PIN 3:33
138 BRANDON GRINDSTAFF FELL TO MARCUS MIDGETTE PIN 1:19
145 CHRISTIAN CRANS FELL TO BRIAN WRIGHT PIN 4:28
152 ANTHONY FINOCHIO FELL TO ANTHONY HOLDER PIN 1:52
170 WILLIAM HALL FELL TO QUINZEL KIMBEL PIN 5:44
182 FRANCISCO RODRIQUEZ FELL TO JAMES TAYLOR PIN 3:42
195 DOMINIQUE MIMS FELL TO BENNY FRANCIS PIN 3:43
220 ELONZO WILLIS FELL TO JACOB ENNIS 3-1
285 AMANI SOUMARO WON BY FF