2012-2013 Girls Basketball Schedule

Date	Day	Opponent	JV	Varsity
Nov. 20	Tue.	Northern Durham	L 13-10 (0-1)	L 55-43 (0-1)
Nov. 27	Tue.	Athens Drive	W 30-22 (1-1)	L 71-42 (0-2)
Nov. 28	Wed.	Cary	L 43-28 (1-2)	L 58-47 (0-3)
Nov. 30	Fri.	Sanderson	L 33-29 (1-3)	L 66-46 (0-4)
Dec. 6	Thu.	Middle Creek	L 52-22 (1-4)
Dec. 7	Fri.	Sanderson	W 32-29 (2-4)	L 55-41 (0-5)
Dec.11	Tue.	Northern Durham	L 34-29 (2-5)	L 51-36 (0-6)
Dec.14	Fri.	Clayton - PPD until JAN. 23	W 34-29 OT (4-8, 1-4)	L 74-47 (0-12, 0-6)
Dec. 18	Tues.	East Wake	L 39-15 (2-6, 0-1)	L 68-44 (0-7, 0-1)
Dec. 21	Fri.	Smithfield-Selma	W 36-21 (3-6, 1-1)	L 63-51 (0-8, 0-2)
Jan.4	Fri.	Knightdale	L 32-26 (3-7, 1-2)	L 63-40 (0-9, 0-3)
Jan. 8	Tue.	West Johnston		L 35-29 (0-10, 0-4)
Jan. 11	Fri.	Southeast Raleigh	L 44-21 (3-8, 1-3)	L 70-10 (0-11, 0-5)
Jan. 18	Fri.	Harnett Central - PPD JAN. 30	W 38-37 OT (5-9, 2-6)	L 43-41 2OT (0-14, 0-8)
Jan. 25	Fri.	Clayton - PPD. FEB. 6	W 30-25 (7-9, 4-6)	W 62-61 (3-14, 3-9)
Jan. 29	Tues.	East Wake	L 39-17 (4-9, 1-5)	L 58-17 (0-13, 0-7)
Feb. 1	Fri.	Smithfield-Selma	W 24-14 (6-9, 3-6)	W 54-46 (1-14, 1-8)
Feb. 5	Tue.	West Johnston		W 59-50 (2-14, 2-8)
Feb. 8	Fri.	Knightdale	L 50-34 (7-10, 4-7)	L 42-36 (3-15, 3-10)
Feb. 12	Tue.	Southeast Raleigh	L 44-20 (7-11, 4-8)	L 87-48 (3-16, 3-11)
Feb. 15	Fri.	Harnett Central	L 39-36 (7-12, 4-9)	L 57-39 (3-17, 3-12)
Feb. 18-22	Mon. - Fri.	GNRC Tournament (Varsity only)		TBA
Feb. 25	Mon.	State Playoffs		TBA

2012-2013 Boys Basketball Schedule

Date	Day	Opponent	JV	Varsity
Nov. 20	Tue.	Northern Durham	L (0-1)	W 80-74 (1-0)
Nov. 27	Tue.	Athens Drive		W 85-34 (2-0)
Nov. 28	Wed.	Cary	W 78-37 (1-1)	W 76-49 (3-0)
Nov. 30	Fri.	Sanderson	W 60-34 (2-1)	W 68-57 (4-0)
Dec. 6	Thu.	Middle Creek	L (2-2)
Dec. 7	Fri.	Sanderson	W 57-46 (3-2)	W 54-50 (5-0)
Dec.11	Tue.	Northern Durham	W 96-51 (4-2)	L 73-67 (5-1)
Dec.14	Fri.	Clayton - PPD. until JAN. 23	W 54-47 (9-4, 5-1)	W 88-83 (12-2, 6-0)
Dec. 18	Tue.	East Wake	W 62-39 (5-2, 1-0)	W 70-44 (6-1, 1-0)
Dec. 21	Fri.	Smithfield-Selma	W 61-43 (6-2, 2-0)	W 72-66 (7-1, 2-0)
Dec. 26-Dec. 29		JV Boys @ Holiday Invitational @ Athens Drive	TBA
Dec. 26	Wed.	Varsity Boys @ Holiday Invitational @ Broughton vs. Goldsboro		W 71-42 (7-1)
Dec.28	Fri.	Varsity Boys @ Holiday Invitational @ Broughton vs. Dudley		L 73-71 8-2)
Jan. 4	Fri.	Knightdale	W 56-40 (7-3, 3-0)	W 86-50 (9-2, 3-0)
Jan.8	Tue.	West Johnson	W 63-20 (8-3, 4-0)	W 77-36 (10-2, 4-0)
Jan. 11	Fri.	Southeast Raleigh	L 59-56 (8-4, 4-1)	W 66-58 (11-2, 5-0)
Jan. 18	Fri.	Harnett Central - PPD.  until Jan. 30	W 51-27 (11-4, 7-1)	W 69-42 (14-2, 8-0)
Jan. 25	Fri.	Clayton - PPD. until Feb. 6	W 49-24 (14-4, 10-1)	L 67-61 (16-3, 10-1)
Jan. 29	Tues.	East Wake	W 54-44 (10-4, 6-1)	W 74-53 (13-2, 7-0)
Feb. 1	Fri.	Smithfield-Selma	W 63-46 (12-4, 8-1)	W 71-64 (15-2, 9-0)
Feb. 5	Tues.	West Johnston	W 51-27 (13-4, 9-1)	W 78-44 (16-2, 10-0)
Feb. 8	Fri.	Knightdale	W 56-40 (15-4, 11-1)	W 82-63 (17-3, 11-1)
Feb. 12	Tues.	Southeast Raleigh	L 64-58 (15-5, 11-2)	W 67-58 (18-3, 12-1)
Feb. 15	Fri.	Harnett Central	W 62-43 (16-5, 12-1)	W 75-68 (19-3, 13-1)
Feb. 19	Tue.	West Johnston (GNRC Tournament - Rd. 1)		W 87-48 (20-3, 14-1)
Feb. 21	Thu.	Knightdale (GNRC Tournament - Semi-final)		W 54-50 (21-3, 15-1)
Feb. 22	Fri.	Clayton (GNRC Tournament - Championship)		L 71-59 (21-4)
Feb. 25	Mon.	Pine Forest (Rd. 1 State Playoffs)		W 72-50 (22-4)
Feb. 27	Wed.	Fayetteville Seventy First (Rd. 2 State Playoffs)		L 70-62 (22-5)

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Volleyball Downs Harnett Central to Win Share of Conference Championship

After starting the season 0-3, the Varsity Volleyball team went on one of the hottest streaks in recent memory as they won their first six conference matches of the year, the on Sept. 22, the Lady Trojans traveled to Conference favorite, Harnett Central where Garner fell to the Trojans three games to one, for Garner's first lose in the GNRC.

That would prove to be Garner's only conference loss as both teams continued on their toward pace setting up a showdown at Trojan Gym on Thursday night, and this time Garner would get the best of the newest member of the Greater Neuse River Conference as the Lady Trojans defeated Harnett Central 3 games to 1.

With the win, Garner finishes the regular season with a 13-5 record and a 13-1 Conference record and a share of the Conference Title.

The Lady Trojans will return to action on Saturday in the opening round of the Greater Neuse River Conference Tournament at Knightdale High School.

Congratulations to the Lady Trojans and Coach Boyette for an outstanding season!

Soccer Downs Bulldogs

Garner and Southeast Raleigh had to wait over a month to play a game that was scheduled back in the earlier part of the conference season and tonight the two teams met at Southeast Raleigh High School on Thursday night.

The two teams played to a scoreless first half time with a new wrinkle for the Trojans as Matt Wescose was in goal for the Trojans in the first half. Garner got a goal with 17 minutes to play in the second half as Connor Torruella found the back of the net to give Garner a 1-0 lead.

Southeast would tie the game at one and send the game to overtime, that's when Garner made a goal keeper change and put Wescoe back up top. The two teams would play a scoreless first overtime session and the second extra stanza, Wescoe hammered home a goal on a PK with just 7 minutes to play.

Southeast would not be able to recover, as Garner came away with a 2-1 road victory.


***The JV team also picked up a win over Southeast, defeating the Bulldogs 3-0.

Upcoming Events in Trojan Athletics

As fall sports begin to wind down, the Trojan athletic department will begin to look forward to the upcoming fall sports campaign with some important announcements for student athletes and parents.

- There will a information meeting for anyone interested in trying out of Gymnastics on October 22nd in the Media Center beginning at 2:30.

-The first day of Winter Sports Practice/tryouts will be on November 2nd.

-Cross Country will have their first day of practice on Nov. 16.

-Also the Garner Band will hold their Band Booster Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 24 at Crooked Creek. The Tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1:30 and registration beginning at 1:00. For more information contact Ms. Foster at 919-605-4871

Cross Country Closes the Season

On their final match of the year, both the boys and girls Cross Country team gave a great effort and came very close to victory, however, they were edged by Harnett Central.


Boys: HC 26 GMHS 29
Louis Vargas HC 15:55
David L. HC 17:30
Taylor Brunson GMHS 18:01


Girls: HC 26 GMHS 37

Michelle Bailey GMHS 19:20
Haley Smith HC 21:02
Itzel Gonzalez HC 23:35

Volleyball Keeps on Rolling

The Varsity Volleyball team continued their home play inside the Greater Neuse River Conference with a three games to one win at East Wake.

Garner will return home for their final home match of the season on Thursday night against Harnett Central, the Varsity match is slated for 5:30.


**The JV team also picked up a win over East Wake last night will will also play their final home match of the year on Thursday at 4:30.

Another Good Showing for the Band

At the West Johnston Marching Band competition on 10 Oct 09 the Mighty Trojan Marching Band placed 1st for Percussion, 2nd in Music, 2nd for Drum Major, 3rd Color Guard, 2nd for Visual and 2nd overall.

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Trojans Fall at SSS

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Smithfield-Selma took a 14-0 halftime lead on Friday night at Charles T. Tucker Stadium as the Spartans celebrated homecoming against the Trojans.

However, Garner didn't stay down long as the Trojans took the opening kickoff of the second half back near midfield on a great return from Isiah Moore. The Trojans would strike for the first time later in the drive as Sophomore, Juwan Moye rumbled 43 yards for the Garner touchdown and the lead SSS lead was cut in half at 14-7.

On the ensuing kickoff, the Spartans miss played the kick and were backed up deep inside their own end and after the Trojan defense continued their rock solid play on the the drive, the Spartans were punting in the shadow of their own goal posts. On the play, the snap to punter Henry Johnson went over his head and Johnson kicked the ball out of the end zone which resulted in a safety and cur the SSS lead to 14-12.

Late in the fourth quarter the Spartans still had a two point lead, but Garner was driving down the field, inside SSS but a sack on third down, forced Garner to punt. The punt sailed into the end zone, and the Spartans began the drive from their own 20 yard line.

On the first play of the drive, SSS senior running back and Duke commit, Josh Snead took the ball around the right side and went 80 yards for the touchdown as SSS took a 21-12 lead with just over 2:00 to play.

Garner could not mount a comeback as the Spartans defeated Garner, 21-12 and it was the first time SSS defeated Garner for the first time since 1996. The Trojans are now 4-4 on the season and 2-2 in the conference. Next week the Trojans will enjoy a bye week before returning to action on October 16 at home against arch-rival Southeast Raleigh.

JV Trojans Run Over Spartans

The unblemished JV Football team returned to Trojan Stadium on Thursday night as they welcomed the Smithfield-Selma Spartans to town for a old fashion smash mouth football game.

Garner got the ball to start the game and used a solid run game to march down the field using ten plays and almost six minutes of the first quarter clock. The key to the drive was a 22 yard run from Tyler Hinton as he got the ball to the Spartan 16 yard line before capping the drive four plays later with at 12 yard touchdown run and Garner was up 7-0.

Smithfield-Selma then had a crack at the Trojan defense and the Spartans would also put together a 10 play drive before the drive stalled and SSS had to punt. The Spartans punted back to Raevon Smith who got a big block which allowed Smith to scamper 65 yards for the Trojan Touchdown and it was quickly 14-0 Garner.

After the Spartans went three and out on their next drive, Garner used just two plays to score again as Tyler Hinton ran for seven yards on first down to the SSS 44 yard line then Hinton finished the drive taking the ball the final 44 yards to pay dirt. On the extra point try, the snap was high and Garner was able to run the ball into the front left corner of the end zone for the two point try and with 9:42 left in the first half it was 22-0 Garner.

The loan Spartan highlight came on the next drive as Smithfield marched 69 yards in nine plays as on a second and eight, Zacheriah Jones caught a 43 yard pass for the score, the PAT was no good and Garner took a 22-6 lead.

Following a great return on the ensuing kickoff, the Trojans had the football at their own 31. Then, on the first play of the drive, it was Tyler Hinton again as he went 61 yards down to the Spartan 6 yard line and two plays later, Raevon Smith punched it in from a yard out to take a 29-6 lead.

On Garner's first possession of the second half, the Trojans used a long 11 play drive to march down the field for their final score of the night as again, Hinton and Smith carried the load for Garner and it was Smith who scored from five yards out to make it 36-6 Garner.

The 30 point margin would be the final score as neither team would score in the final quarter. During the game, Garner did not pass the ball at all, while Tyler Hinton rushed for 203 yards and Raevon Smith for 81.

The JV Trojans return to action two weeks from Thursday when they travel to Southeast Raleigh for a 7:00 kickoff.

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Volleyball Drops Southeast

The Varsity Volleyball team contiuned their hot play on Thursday night as they hit the road to face arch rival in Southeast Raleigh.

After dropping the first game of the match, the Lady Trojans rebounded as they won the next three games to defeat the Bulldogs 3 games to 1.

The JV team also picked up a win as they defeated Southeast Raleigh 2 games to none.

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Varsity Soccer Falls to Clayton

The Varsity soccer team dropped another tough GNRC match on Wednesday night as they fell to Clayton 5-3.

Garner got goals from M. Murrah, C. Tourella, M.Wescoe with goals and C.Tourella(2) and M.Wescoe(1) with assists.


The JV team came away with a 2-1 win over the Comets on Wednesday night.

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Cross Country Downs East Wake

The Garner Girls' Cross Country team defeated East Wake at Wednesday's meet at Lake Benson, while the Boy's team was narrowly defeated by 1 point.

Top Garner Boys:
Taylor Brunson 18:02
Mike Brown 18:14
David Huie 21:00

Top Garner Girls:
Michelle Bailey 20:40
Gabi Dugal 25:10
McKenzie Bennett 25:36

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Trojans Fall to Wildcats

Garner hit the road on Monday night as they traveled to Benson to take on the West Johnston WIldcats. After going 1-0-1 last week, the Trojans were hoping to contiune their hot play.

West Johnston took a 1-0 lead in the first part of the opening half, however, Garner would quickly tie the game on a Matt Wescoe free kick from 30 yards out, and the two teams would go to halftime tied at one.

The second half would be a lot of defense, and the game was headed to overtime with the game still tied at one. West Johnston exploded in overtime as they pulled away to defeat Garner 4-1. The Trojans are back in action on Wednesday



**The JV team fell to West Johnston 2-1.

Band Has Good Showing

The Mighty Trojan Marching Band was in competition two weekends ago at Clayton High School for their first competition of the year. Despite the nasty weather, the Trojans were still able to compete inside the gym where they took home a First place finish in Music, First place Overall, Outstanding Colorguard and 2nd place General Effect in Class AA.

Congratulations to the band for a great showing!

Trojans Joust Knights to Cap Homecoming

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It didn't take long for the Garner offense to get the Trojan Crazies going on Friday night at Trojan Stadium as Garner welcomed Knightdale to town for Homecoming 2009.

Garner got the ball to begin the game and on the first play from scrimmage, Juwan Moye rumbled 68 yards and just five seconds into the first quarter, Garner led 7-0. However, that would be the only scoring of the first half as the two teams played the field position game to end the first stanza of the game.

After Knightdale couldn't move the ball to start the second quarter, Juwan Moye took over again on the fourth play of Garner's first second quarter possession, Moye, ran 53 yards to pay dirt for the 14-0 lead.

On the ensuing possessions, both teams traded turnovers and when the dust had settled, the Knights were facing a fourth down and 12 from deep in their own end as David Hall dropped back to punt, he was barely able to get the punt away, before it was blocked by Garner and recovered by Davonte Atkinson in the end zone for the touchdown and the 21-0 Trojan lead. Knightdale added a late touchdown to go to the locker room trailing Garner 21-7.

At halftime, the homecoming activities concluded as Tre' Perry was named Prince, Cacey Story was named Princess. Matt Powell was named Homecoming King and Homecoming queen was Dasmier Chambers.

Also, the float building results were announced and the Sophomores finished fourth, while the Juniors finished third, the Seniors finished second while the Freshman class can away with the shocker to win first place.

As the two teams came back for the second half, Knightdale took the ball first and drove down the field to score and make it a 21-14 Garner lead. However, the Trojans responded as they marched down the field running a 8 play drive that ended with a Connor Torruella 31 yard Field Goal to make it 24-14 Garner.

Knightdale could do nothing on their ensuing possession and Garner would capitalize as the Trojans again marched the ball down the field and Marques Townsend scored from a yard out and the route was on as Garner led 31-14.

But, the Knights wouldn't die as Aaron Smith returned the ensuing kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown to cut the lead to 31-20. But Garner came right back with another long scoring drive and Juwan Moye scored from two yards out for his third touchdown of the night. Knightdale would add a late score but it wasn't enough as Garner won 38-20.

With the win over Knightdale, the Trojans improve to 4-3 on the season and 2-1 in the Greater Neuse River Conference. Also, with the Homecoming win, Garner continues the homecoming winning streak to 26 years.

The Trojans are on the road next Friday when the travel to Smithfield-Selma, kick-off is set for 7:30.

JV Trojan Football Escapes Knightdale with Win

It wasn't pretty for the JV team on Thursday night, however a win is a win, and Garner escaped Knightdale Stadium with a hard fought 14-6 win.

Knightdale had their chances, but several Knightdale turnovers prohibited the Knights offense from kicking into high gear. The big play of the game was when Knightdale had the ball on the Trojan 15 yard line, but turned the ball over and Garner was able to take over.

With the win, the JV Trojans remain perfect on the season at 6-0. Garner returns to Trojan Stadium next Thursday night at 7:00 when they host Smithfield-Selma.

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Volleyball Continues to Roll

The Varsity Volleyball team continued their conference dominance on Thursday night as they defeated Knightdale in a very competitive match.

After winning the first two games on the match, Garner dropped the middle two games to set up a winner take all game five.

Garner would come out in the final game of the match and defeat Knightdale to take the match and get another conference win, as they beat the Knights 3 games to 2.

JV Also Gets Win

The JV team also defeated Knightdale, however the JV match was a little less nerve wrenching as the JV Trojans defeated Knightdale two games to none continue their hot play inside the GNRC.

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Former Trojan Gets Mention from Sports Illustrated

Former Garner Trojan football standout, Brandon Banks ('06), was mentioned in this week's issue of Sports Illustrated.

On page 17 of the magazine, Banks is listed under the Who's Hot category of the Who's Hot, Who's Not. Last Saturday, Banks returned two kicks of 91 and 92 yards for touchdown's for the Kansas State Wildcats in their game with Tennessee Tech.

Banks commented after the game saying "I just ran." Congratulations to Brandon for keeping up the Winning Tradition.

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Cross Country Has Another Great Showing

The Garner Cross Country team was back in action Wednesday afternoon at Lake Benson Park as they took on Southeast Raleigh, and Garner would have another great showing as the boys took home the win, while the girls ran another competitive match.

Mike Brown finished 2nd, Taylor Brunson 4th for the boys, while Michelle Bailey finished first for the girls.

The Garner boys team defeated Southeast Raleigh in a very close match. It was decided by the 6th place finishers: Garner 38 Southeast 42

The Garner girls fell short, but gave it a great effort!

Top Garner finishers boys: Mike Brown 17:45 and Taylor Brunson 17:57

Top Garner finishers girls: Michelle Bailey 19:56 and Mckenzie Bennett 25:41

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Soccer Downs Harnett Central

After playing a nip and tuck game the entire way, the Varsity Soccer team defeated Harnett Central 2-1 on the road Wednesday night.

Garner got a first half goal from Matt Wescoe to take a 1-0 lead. Harnett Central also got a goal in the opening half, to tie the game at one. However, the Trojans had several goals disallowed in the first half due to fouls that were called.

The two teams came out and played another very competitive half but Garner would get the go ahead goal on a Wescoe assist with 31 minutes to play to give Garner a lead they wouldn't relinquish as Garner defeated Harnett Central 2-1.

JV Trojans Fall to Harnett Central

The JV Trojans played another very competitive match, but in the end Harnett Central would rally to defeat Garner 3-2.

Garner had a lead late in the game however, Harnett Central was awarded a Penalty Kick and would win the game 3-2. Garner got goals from Alex Lambert and Alex Shorsher, but it wasn't enough as Garner fell 3-2.


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Volleyball Downs Comets 3 Games to 1

The Lady Trojans continued their hot play inside the Greater Neuse River Conference on Tuesday night as they raised money for Breast Cancer Awareness. After winning the first game of the match 25-17, Garner dropped their only game of the match 23-25.

Garner would quickly rebound in game three with a 25-21 win before closing out the match with a 25-22 win. Garner took the match 3 games to 1.

Another great night for the Lady Trojans as they started a new conference winning streak after falling to Harnett Central and Monday night falling at Enloe 3 games to none.

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Homecoming Carnival Coming Friday

Friday following the Homecoming Parade, their will be the first annual Homecoming Carnival behind the softball field on the Campus of GMHS.

There will be a $5 admission charge for the inflatable games which include: Giant Slides, Obstacle courses, moonwalks, Basketball Challenge, Whirley Bird Rides and a Corn Hole Tournament.

Concessions will also be available. The Carnival is open until 7:00 and is for all ages. Also there will be a silent auction to benefit the Basketball Team.

For questions or more information email trojansportsnetwork@gmail.com

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Homecoming Schedule Announced for This Week

Today marks the beginning of Homecoming 2009 with this years theme as "Trojan Pride; Some Things Never Change." After a great start to the week today, the rest of the week has many of great things planned here is a brief view of what to look for this week at GMHS:

Tuesday - Wacky-Tacky/Super Hero Day (Volleyball and Golf Recognition Day)

After School:
Jr. Olympics -- 3:00 - 4:00

Float Building -- 4:00 - 8:00

Wednesday - Class Color Day (Tennis Recognition Day)

After School:
Power Puff Football Game -- 6:00 - 8:00 (Admission is $3)

Float Building -- 2:30 - 6

Thursday - Decade Day (Cross Country Recognition Day)

After School:
Float Building -- 2:30 - 8:00

Friday - Blue/Gold Day (Football/Cheerleaders Recognition Day)

Pep Rally in Trojan Stadium during 4th Block

After School:
Parade - 4:00 (Saint Mary's Church to GMHS)

Carnival behind softball field -- 4:00 - 7:00

Football Game -- 7:30

Soccer Ties East Wake

The Varsity Soccer team returned home on Monday night as they took on the East Wake Warriors who came into play as the top team in the Greater Neuse River Conference. The Trojans held their own in the first half as they played to a scoreless tie going to halftime.

However, before the second half could begin a storm came up and as lighting was spotted, the officials halted play for 30 minutes, but the lightning never stopped and after some confusion the game was called and according to the NCHSAA rule book, if a game reaches halftime and can not be finished, it is counted as an official game. Meaning the game ends in a 0-0 tie.

JV Falls to Warriors

The JV Trojans played a scoreless first half and just missed a goal in the waining moments of the first half. In the second period of play, East Wake was able to get a Penalty kick and score and the Warriors also scored later in the half to defeat the JV Trojans 2-0.

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Baseball to Hold Yard Sale Fundraiser

The Baseball program will be holding a yard sale THIS Saturday from 7 am until Noon in the lot across from the State Employees Credit Union on Vandora Springs Road.


Their will be tons of clothes, electronics, shoes, books, dvds, tools, furniture, appliances, and much more. All the proceeds from the yard sale will benefit the Garner Baseball program.

If you have questions or need more information, contact Coach Goffena at dgoffena@wcpss.net

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Garner Wins Thriller on Final Play to Down Comets

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If you like smash mouth football, Thursday night was for you. Garner and Clayton played a typical game as both teams lined up in the I-Formation and pounded the football, but Garner would eventually come out on top in one of the best finishes in High School Football.

After playing a scoreless first quarter, both teams got on the board in the second stanza of the game. However, Clayton stuck first on the Trojan defense as Montrelle Sanders rumbled around the left side for the touchdown the PAT was good and the Comets led 7-0.

But Garner wasted little time getting on the board as Freshman Lemond Johnson went under center for the Trojans and after making a few big runs, he would eventually fake the hand off to the running back and flash 86 yards down the sideline to the the game at 7 which would be the halftime score.

The third quarter was more of the same as both teams defense would not give an inch and going to the fourth quarter, the game was tied at seven. Clayton held the ball for the first six minutes of the games final quarter and would convert three separate first downs before quarterback, Mat Reid went in from one yard out to give Clayton a 13-7 lead. The Comets then brought Eric Winkler on to try the PAT, and coming into the kick, Winkler was a perfect 11 for 11 on extra points but this would be his first miss of the season as the kick sailed wide left and Garner still had life.

Garner began their next drive at the Trojan 30 yard line with 1:47 left in the game. Senior quarterback, Cody Woodall then began moving the ball down the field, but it looked like a repeat of last week with Garner facing a third down and ten from midfield, but Woodall found Juwan Moye who picked up the first down, Garner would nickle and dime the ball down field, but was facing a fourth down and one from the Comet 7 yard line with just two seconds left.

So it all came down to one play as Woodall dropped back to pass he looked over the middle and found Brian Watkins in the middle of the end zone who hauled in the low pass and the Trojans had tied the game at 13 with no time on the clock.

Garner then brought on Connor Torruella with no time on the clock to attempt the kick that would win the game for Garner, after a great snap from Alec Hulmes, Torruella's kick sailed through the uprights and Garner defeated Clayton 14-13 to improve to 1-1 in the Conference and 3-3 overall.

It was also a milestone night for the Garner Football Program as Head Coach Nelson Smith picked up his 100th career win and it was also the 200th win for the Program since 1990.

Garner will return home next Friday night as they welcome the Knightdale Knights to town for Homecoming 2009.

JV Trojans Run Past Comets to Stay Perfect

The JV Trojans returned home on Wednesday night as they welcomed the unbeaten Clayton Comets to Trojan Stadium, and after each team turned the ball over on their opening possession, the Trojans found their stride.

On the second Garner possession of the game, they were facing a 1st down from the Comet 38 yard line, and Tyler Hinton took it to the house for a touchdown and it was 7-0 Garner with 3:55 to play in the opening quarter.

On the ensuing Clayton possession, the Comets were moving the ball down field when Garner caused a fumble which was picked up by Tyree Chance and he returned it 46 yards to the house and after a missed PAT, it was 13-0 Garner.

After another Clayton fumble, Garner put together a seven play drive that spanned 60 yards with the big play being another 8 yard touchdown run from Tyler Hinton and just two minutes into the second quarter it was 20-0 Garner.

Clayton would finally get on the board after putting together a 12 play scoring drive that ended with a one yard touchdown run from Gary Richardson and it was 20-7 Trojans with 4:38 to play in the half.

However, the Trojans would again put points on the board with their second long scoring drive. Garner began the drive from their own 43 and used all three timeouts on the drive the big play of the drive was a when Garner was facing a second down and 12 and Vince Jeffries connected with Anthony Tucker for a 21 yard pass play down to the one yard line to set up the Tyler Hinton's third touchdown run of the night and on the PAT try, Garner converted the 2-pt conversion when Vince Jeffries found Hinton in the front of the end zone and it was 28-7 Garner going to the locker room.

The second half would be more of the same as Clayton couldn't do anything on their first drive of the second half but Garner quickly capitalized with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Vince Jeffries to Anthony Tucker and just 6 minutes into the second half,the Trojans had a 35-7 lead.

Clayton scored back to back touchdowns to make the game close at 35-21, but Garner would answer with another time consuming scoring drive. Carrington Austin found pay dirt from seven yards out to cap the drive and make it 42-21 Trojans.

The Comets added a late touchdown to make the score 42-28 which would be the final as the JV Trojans remain undefeated and will travel to Knightdale next Thursday night at 7:00

Soccer Loses Overtime Contest with Spartans

Coming off a win over Knightdale in their last game, the Varsity soccer team returned to action on Monday night as they traveled to Smithfield-Selma to take on the Spartans.

The first half was low scoring and at the end of the first half of football, Garner was up 1-0. The second half would be back and forth as SSS played behind for most of the second half as Garner took a 3-2 lead with goals by Matt Wescoe, Mat Murra and Kyle Tobin.

Garner would get another goal to go up by two at 4-2 as Wescoe banged home a corner kick. Matt Wescoe added his third goal of the game for a hat trick with 9 minutes left to make it 5-2 Trojans, but that's when the Spartans began on the comeback trail as they scored two very quick goals to make it 5-4 with 8 minutes to play and would later tie the game at five and send the game into overtime.

Garner struck first in the overtime with seven minutes left to take a one goal lead at 6-5 however, the Trojan defense tired and SSS scored on a indirect PK as the ball hit the off a Garner player, then hit the cross bar and off the back of a Trojan and into the net to tie the game.

Following the tough luck goal, SSS score two more goals to defeat Garner 8-6 in overtime. Garner will be back on the road Wednesday when the travel to Southeast Raleigh at 6:30.


Scoring Summary:

Goals: M. Wescoe 3, M. Murrah 1, K. Tobin 1, P. Cobix-Lara 1
Assists: M. Wescoe 2, Cobix-Lara 1, M. Nyutu 1, J. Ortiz 1

JV Soccer Gets Win

The JV Soccer team picked up their second win of the season as they blanked SSS 4-0 on Monday night. The Garner charge was led by Alex Lambert who light up the Spartans to the tune of three goals as Garner defeated SSS 4-0.

The JV Trojans are back on the road Wednesday at Southeast Raleigh at 4:30

Trojans lose Heart Breaker to Wildcats

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Garner took a 14-3 lead to halftime with out the benefit of a offensive touchdown as the Trojans got a fumble recovery from Brandon Parks that went for a touchdown and after a blocked punt, Isiah Moore scored to make it 14-3 Garner at the half.

In the second half, both teams were plagued by flag after flag, but the big run of the the second half came from Demetrius Fairley who rumbled 90-yards for the touchdown and Garner was up 21-16.

However, West Johnston used a no huddle offense late in the fourth quarter and got a break as Patrick Crocker was being sacked but pitched it to CJ Fredrick just in time as Fredrick reversed fields and eluded several Trojan defenders as he ran 21 yards down to the one yard line to set up the eventual Game Winning Touchdown.

Garner had one final chance and after crossing into Wildcat territory, Garner couldn't advance the ball as Cody Woodall's hail mary pass was incomplete and West Johnston defeated Garner by the 22-21 score for the second consecutive year.

The Trojans will return to action on THURSDAY night when they travel to Clayton for a 7:30 kick-off.

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JV Trojans Roll to Another Win

The JV Trojans hit the road on Thursday night as they traveled to West Johnston to take on the Wildcats in the Conference Opener, and the JV Trojan picked up right where they left off last year in the GNRC as they defeated West Johnston 26-18 on a soggy night in Benson.

With the win, Garner remains undefeated at 4-0 on the season. The JV Trojans will be back in action next WEDNESDAY when they host Clayton at 7:00 at Trojan Stadium.

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Cross Country Back in Action

Final scores were:
Boys: Garner 24 Knightdale 56,
Girls: Garner 20 Knightdale DQ

Michelle Bailey was the fourth runner to cross the finish line!

Highlights include:
Congratulations Trojans!
Both the Boys and the Girls defeated Knightdale at the meet.

Top 3 boys were:
Michael Roberts-Brown 17:57 (1st overall)
Taylor Brunson 18:31 (3rd overall)
Matt Markham 20:47 (5th overall)

Our top 3 girls were:
Michelle Bailey 20:07 (1st overall)
Gabi' Dugal 23:57 (2nd overall)
McKenzie Bennett 25:40 (4th overall)

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Volleyball Stays Perfect in Conference

The Garner Volleyball team has been on a roll since beginning Conference play, as Garner has yet to drop a contest inside the Greater Neuse River Conference and the match on Wednesday would be no different as Garner swept East Wake 3 games to 1.

Garner won game one 25-14, and game two 25-20. However, the Trojans dropped the third game of the match 23-25. But they rebounded quickly to defeat East Wake in game four of the match 25-16.

With the win Garner is now 6-0 in the Conference and will return to action next week.

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The JV Lady Trojans also picked up a win on Wednesday as they won the game two games to none, 25-17 and 25-14. With the win, the JV team is 5-1 in the conference as is playing well just like the Varsity team.

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Tennis Downs Harnett Central

Garner 6, Harnett Central 3

Singles:
V. Chriscoe (HC) def. C. Nickalson (G) 7-5, 7-6 (7-2)
Ellen Chalk (G) def. N. Moniz (HC) 6-3, 6-3
S. Stewart (HC) def. E. Coln (G) 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 10-8
K. Fish (HC) def. A. Ruiz (G) 6-4, 6-0
M. Stewart (G) def. D. Ruiz (HC) 6-0, 6-0
C. Walton (G) def. O. Gregory (HC) 6-0, 6-1

Doubles:
C. Nickalson/E.Chalk (G) def. V. Chriscoe/N. Moniz (HC) 8-5
E. Coln/C. Walton (G) def. S. Stewart/K. Fish (HC) 8-6
A. Ruiz/M. Stewart (G) def. D. Ruiz/C. Jones (HC) 8-0

Bria Goggins added a win in exhibition singles and Rebecca Willis/Diamond Grissett added a win in exhibition doubles.


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Soccer Breaks out in Big Way Against Knightdale

After having a rough go of it in the early part of the season, the Varsity soccer team got in the win column on Wednesday night as they defeated Knightdale 7-1. Garner got four first half goals as Matt Wescoe, Connor Torruella, and Chase Morgan all scored for the Trojans.

Garner would add three goals in the second half to take the 7-1 win over the Knights.

Here is a complete scoring summary for Garner:
Goals:
M. Wescoe 2
J. Ortiz 2
M. Murrah 1
C. Torruella 1
Chase Morgan 1

Assists:
M. Wescoe 2
A. Carbajal 1
J. Ortiz 1

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The JV Team also picked up their first win of the '09 season with a 2-0 win over Knightdale. The JV Trojans got their two goals off the foot of Alex Lambert.

A great night for the Trojan Soccer Teams!

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Tennis Falls to East Wake

East Wake 6, Garner 3

Singles:
A. Beaver (EW) def. C. Nickalson (G) 6-0, 6-1
M. Piner (EW) def. E. Chalk (G) 6-2, 6-3
N. Duke (EW) def. A. Ruiz (G) 6-0, 6-0
A. Williford (EW) def. M. Stewart (G) 6-3, 5-7, 10-6
K. King (G) def. E. Cannon (EW) 6-3, 3-6, 13-11
C. Walton (G) def. M. Moseley (EW) 6-4, 6-1

Doubles:
A. Beaver/N. Duke (EW) def. C. Nickalson/E. Chalk (G) 8-2
M. Piner/A. Williford (EW) def. E. Coln/ K. King (G) 8-1
A. Ruiz/M. Stewart (G) def. E. Cannon/M. Moseley (EW) 8-3

Rebecca Willis/Veronica Velasquez, Lily Sintim/Diamond Grissett and Courtney Walton/Taylor Vess added wins in exhibition doubles.

Garner is back in action today at 4:00 when they travel to Harnett Central.

Volleyball Out Duels Bulldogs

The Volleyball teams were back in action on Tuesday night as they hosted arch rival Southeast Raleigh in another key clash of Greater Neuse River Conference foes. Garner came into play Tuesday with a unblemished conference record and would have to work hard to keep their record that way.

The two teams split the first two games of the match with Garner winning game one 26-24 and Southeast winning game two 21-25.

After the Bulldogs won game three of the match, 23-25, the Lady Trojans rebounded to win the final two games 25-23 and 16-14, to take the match 3 games to 2.

Garner remains undefeated in Conference play and is back in action TONIGHT at home as they host East Wake. JV game begins at 4:30 followed by the Varsity at 5:30.

JV Demolishes Bulldogs

The JV team has come on of late as they too have played very well inside the GNRC dropping just one match and Tuesday would go almost perfect for Coach Siemering's club as Garner de-clawed the Bulldogs in just two games.

Garner took game one of the match 25-12 and then capped off their night with at 25-9 win in game two.

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Soccer Falls in Overtime

The Varsity Soccer team took a 2-0 lead into the locker room at halftime on Monday at Clayton. Both Trojan goals came from Matt Wescoe who scored the first goal on a Penalty Kick early after a elbow to the back of the head in the box. the Other goal was a free kick from 35 yards out with just 40 seconds to play in the half.

Clayton got a goal early in the second half, and would score again to tie the game at two all and send the game into overtime. In the extra session the two teams played a very physical period but Clayton would get the only goal and take the win 3-2.

Both JV and Varsity are home on Wednesday aganist Knightdale.


**JV soccer fell to Clayton 1-0.

Updated Tennis Results

Knightdale 7
Garner 2

Singles:
E. White (K) def. C. Nickalson (G) 7-6 (7-5), 6-3
M. Nelson (K) def. E. Chalk (G) 6-3, 6-2
J. Womble (K) def. E. Coln (G) 7-6 (10-8), 6-2
P. Peterson (K) def. A. Ruiz (G) 6-3, 6-1
M. Stewart (G) def. C. Harmon (K) 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
K. King (G) def. L. Ellison (K) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles:
E. White/P. Peterson (K) def. C.Nickalson/E. Chalk (G) 9-7
M. Nelson/J. Womble (K) def. E. Coln/C. Walton (G) 8-3
L. Ellison/A. Adams (K) def. A. Ruiz/M. Stewart (G) 8-4

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Garner 5
Southeast Raleigh 4

Singles:
J. McNulty (SER) def. C. Nickalson (G) 6-3, 6-2
E. Chalk (G) def. J. Craven (SER) 6-4, 6-0
E. Warren (SER) def. E. Coln (G) 6-4, 6-4
C. Martin (SER) def. A. Ruiz (G) 7-5, 6-2
M. Stewart (G) def. J. Martin (SER) 6-4, 6-2
K. King (G) def. S. Carroway (SER) 6-1, 6-0

Doubles:
C. Nickalson/E. Chalk (G) def. J. Craven/E. Warren (SER) 8-2
J. McNulty/C. Martin (SER) def. E. Coln/C. Walton (G) 8-2
A. Ruiz/M. Stewart (G) def. J. Martin/S. Carroway (SER) 8-0

Rebecca Willis and Veronica Velasquez added a win in exhibition doubles.
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Smithfield-Selma 5
Garner 4

Singles:
O. Juarez (SSS) def. C. Nickalson (G) 6-0, 6-0
V. Esquerra (SSS) def. E. Chalk (G) 6-0, 6-0
C. Tobin (SSS) def. E. Coln (G) 4-6, 6-2, 11-9
A. Ruiz (G) def. O. Stevens (SSS) 6-4, 4-6, 9-7
M. Stewart (G) def. M. Barnes (SSS) 6-1, 6-2
K. King (G) def. A. Howell (SSS) 6-1, 6-4

Doubles:
O. Juarez/V. Esquerra (SSS) def. C. Nickalson/E. Chalk (G) 8-2
C. Tobin/O. Stevens (SSS) def. E. Coln/C. Walton (G) 8-1
A. Ruiz/M. Stewart (G) def. M. Barnes/E. Ijames (SSS) 8-3

Beverly McLaughlin/Bria Goggins and Michelle Roth/Lauren Badey added wins in exhibition doubles and Lily Sintim added a win in exhibition singles.

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Dugal Stays Hot for the Lady Wolfpack

Former Trojan Soccer Star, Paige Dugal ('08) has been on fire for the N.C. State soccer team this season and that trend continued on Sunday. Following a tie with East Carolina earlier in the weekend, the Pack took on Elon 2-0 with Dugal scoring the second goal for the Lady Wolfpack.

Dugal is second on the team in goals, with five, one off the lead. She also has 2 assists to compliment her scoring accomplishments and has 12 points on the year which is also one off the pace for the team lead.

Great job Paige! Keep continuing the Garner Winning Tradition!

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Trojans Sink Pirates Ship

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Since defeating Garner in 2006 in the Eastern Regional Final, Riverside has not defeated Garner, that trend would continue Friday night as Garner built a big first half lead then held on and stave off a Pirate rally to win the game 35-27.

On the first possession of the game, Riverside fumbled the ball away on their third play from scrimmage, Garner would quickly capitalize on the miscue as Jeremiah Davis went 35 yards into the end zone for the 7-0 Garner lead.

Following a Riverside punt on their next possession, Garner put together a long scoring drive with the big play begin a 41 yard pass play from Cody Woodall to Jeremiah Davis which led to a Cody Woodall passing touchdown to Brian M. Watkins, and the Trojans were up 14-0 to end the first quarter.

Midway through the second quarter, the Pirates put together a drive which lasted almost 9 minutes but only got a field goal and it was 14-3 Trojans.

Garner would then take over with just 1:52 to play in the half and two timeouts, that's when Woodall and the Trojans went to work. After back to back runs, Woodall connected on a 17 yard pass play to Davis that was followed by a 21 and 19 yards pass completions on consecutive plays for Garner and the drive was capped by a Jeremiah Davis five yard touchdown run to give Garner a 21-3 lead one they would hold until halftime.

The Trojans got the ball to begin the second half and wasted little time getting back on the board as Isiah Moore took the opening kick-off of the second half 89 yards for the Touchdown and it was 28-3 Garner.

Riverside would then begin to put together some drives together which led to a couple of scores as the Pirates would eventually cut the lead to seven points at 28-21 in the middle of the fourth quarter.

However, after Riverside cut the lead to seven, the Trojans marched the ball down the field on five plays and the drive was capped as James Skillern 20 yard touchdown run to give Garner a 35-21 lead which really put the game away.

On the final drive of the game, Riverside marched down the field as Garner was playing a very soft cover defense and the Pirates added a meaningless score for the final of 35-27.

Garner is now 2-2 on the season as they return home next week for the Conference opener against West Johnston, kick-off is slated for 7:30.

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JV Trojans Blast Pirates to Improve to 3-0

The JV football team returned home on Thursday night as they hosted the Riverside Pirates at Trojan Stadium. Riverside won the coin flip to start the game, but that would be about the only thing that would go right for the Pirates on Thursday night as Garner bombarded the Pirates 55-0.

Garner's scoring onslaught began on the opening drive as Garner rushed the ball down the field and facing a 2nd and 3 on the Pirate 38, Raevon Smith broke lose and went in for the score and the 7-0 Garner lead, as the first quarter would end with the same 7-0 score.

The Garner barrage really kicked into high gear in the second quarter as on the sixth play of Garner's 3rd drive, Trojan quarterback, Vince Jeffries connected with Damian Ellis in the back left corner of the end zone and with 10:22 left in the first half, Garner led 13-0 as the point after was no good. On the ensuing Riverside possession, Pirate quarterback, Lane Garrett fired a pass down field that was complete, but to the wrong team as Tyree Chance came away with the interception.

Garner would take over with a short field and very slowly and methodically march the ball down field with six straight running plays and on the sixth play of the drive, Tyler Hinton rumbled in from two yards out and Garner would proceed to try for a two point conversion and convert as Jefferies ran it in on the quarterback keeper and Garner had a 21-0 lead.

The Trojans would add one more first half score when Raevon Smith scored from 27 yards out to make it 27-0 at halftime.

Riverside began the second half with the football, but went three and out and the Trojans took over at the Pirate 48 yard line and on the first play of the drive, Tyler Hinton scampered 52 yards for the score and the 34-0 Trojan lead.

On the next Riverside possession, Garrett would be picked again, this time by Joshua Bullock which led to another Garner Touchdown as Hinton scored from eight yards and it was quickly 40-0 Garner.

After a couple of stalled drives by each team, Riverside punted it away to the Trojans, and on the return for Garner, Anthony Tucker fielded the kick and took it down the left side 96 yards for the touchdown to make it 47-0 which would be the scored after three complete quarters.

Garner would add another score midway through the games final stanza as Roy Miles scored on a quarterback keeper and Garner would hold on to win 55-0 over the Pirates improving to 3-0 for the season.

The JV team will be back in action next Thursday at 7:00 when they travel to West Johnston to take on the Wildcats.

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Soccer Falls to Wildcats

The Trojan Soccer team returned home on Wednesday night as they hosted West Johnston in the first Conference match of the 2009 season. The JV team began the night with at 4-0 loss to West Johnston.

In the Varsity game, the Trojans came out strong as Matt Wescoe scored on a PK to give Garner a 1-0 lead. The Wildcats tied the game up shortly after the Wescoe goal.

In half number two, the Trojans got a goal from Connor Torruella on a assist by Wescoe, but it wouldn't be enough as the Wildcats edged the Trojans 3-2.

Garner will be back in action on Monday, Sept. 14 when they travel to Clayton to take on the Comets. The JV game starts at 4:30 followed by the Varsity at 6:30.

Trojan Netters Continue to Roll

The Volleyball team has been on a roll since beginning conference play last week. Last week, the Varsity Lady Trojans down Clayton 3 games to 1, while the JV team fell to the Comets 2 games to 1.

The Lady Trojans were back in action last night as they hosted Knightdale at Trojan Gym. After the JV team swept both games with Knightdale (25-17, 25-4) to take the match 2 games to none, the Varsity team continued their hot streak sweeping Knightdale 3 games to none (25-21, 25-19, 25-16).

With the win over Knightdale, the Lady Trojans are now 3-0 inside the Greater Neuse River Conference and will return to action on Thursday when they travel to SSS to take on the Spartans. The JV game will begin at 4:30 followed by the Varsity at 5:30.

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Trojans to Fall to Mustangs for the first Time

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After a big 24-7 win over Broughton a week ago, the Trojans opened the home portion of their home schedule on Friday night as they welcomed, Middle Creek to town for a key intersectional match up.

Garner got the ball to begin the game and had to punt it away as the drive stalled. Middle Creek quickly went down field on their first possession on a 51 yard pass play on the Mustangs first play from scrimmage however, the Trojan defense didn't break forcing Middle Creek to try a field goal try which was no go from just 18 yards out.

The reminder of the first quarter would be a defensive battle, but Middle Creek broke through in the second quarter as Stephen Sladek scored on a 20-yard touchdown run to give the Mustangs a 7-0 lead. Middle Creek would score again on their next possession as Garrett Leatham fired in a touchdown pass and at halftime, Middle Creek was up 14-0.

But the Trojan defense came out on fire in the second half as on Middle Creek's first play of the second half, Davonte Atkinson intercepted the pass and put the Garner offense in business with a short field to work with. Cody Woodall and the Trojan offense marched down field and got on the board for the first time as James Skillern scored on a reverse play from just five yards out to cut the lead in half.

On Middle Creek's very next possession, the Mustangs fumbled it away and Garner got it at the Mustang 34, and Garner wasted very little time tying the score as on the third play of the drive, Demetrius Farley scored from 17 yards out to tie the game at 14.

The game would then turn into a defensive battle until Garner took the lead. Cody Woodall connected with Jeremiah Davis on a big 46 yard pass setting the Trojans up inside the Middle Creek 10 and on the next play Bryan M. Watkins found the end zone, however the PAT was no good and Garner had to settle for the 6 point lead.

That missed extra point would prove to be big as on the ensuing kick-off, Devonte King ran it back 79-yards for the score and Matt Frongello added the extra point to give Middle Creek a 21-20 lead.

Garner would have one more chance in the fourth quarter as they put together a long drive, but came up empty when the Trojans tried to kick a field goal, but the 25 yard try was no good and Middle Creek took over and Garner couldn't find any more offense and so in a great defensive effort, Garner fell to Middle Creek 21-20.

The loss to Middle Creek was the first time that the Mustangs had ever beaten the Trojans, Garner is now 1-2 on the season as they head on the road again next week as they travel to Durham Riverside for a 7:00 kick-off from Lenny Wrenn Stadium.




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JV Football Blast Mustangs

The JV Football team hit the road for the first time in 2009 on Wednesday night as they traveled to Middle Creek High School to take on the Mustangs.

The contest was played on Wednesday due to to Middle Creek having open house on Thursday night, but it didn't matter what night they played on, the Trojans dominated Middle Creek from the opening kickoff en route to a 34-0 blasting of the Mustangs.

Garner's win move them to 2-0 on the young season as they return home next Thursday night at 7:00 when they host Riverside at Trojan Stadium.

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Lady Trojan Tennis Back on the Court

The Lady Trojan Tennis team has started their season and Coach Walls is looking forward to another very successful season. Garner has already started the season and coming into play on Wednesday night, Garner was 1-2 overall and 1-1 inside Greater Neuse River Conference Play.

Listed Below are the results from the first three matches. Also, for a complete roster, please visit the Women's Tennis page at the right of your screen.


2009 Women’s Tennis Scores


Millbrook 9
Garner 0

Singles:
E. White (M) def. C. Nickalson (G) 6-1, 6-0
C. Brown (M) def. E. Chalk (G) 6-0, 6-0
M. Eldridge (M) def. E. Coln (G) 6-1, 6-0
A. Adcroft (M) def. A. Ruiz (G) 6-1, 6-1
C. Weber (M) def. M. Stewart (G) 6-0, 6-1
T. Crain (M) def. K. King (G) 6-0, 6-1
Doubles:
White/Adcroft (M) def. Nickalson/Chalk (G) 8-0
Brown/Weber (M) def. Coln/C. Walton (G) 8-0
Eldridge/Moses (M) def. Ruiz/Stewart (G) 8-2
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West Johnston 3
Garner 6
Singles:
B. Shearin (WJ) def. C. NIckalson (G) 7-5, 6-4
G. Langdon (WJ) def. E. Coln (G) 6-4, 6-2
A. Ruiz (G) def. A. Ennis (WJ) 6-4, 7-5
M. Stewart (G) def. A. Ahearn (WJ) 6-2, 6-2
K. King (G) def. A. Powers (WJ) 6-4, 6-3
C. Walton (G) def. M. Pullium (WJ) 6-2, 0-6, 6-2
Doubles:
Nickalson/Coln (G) def. Shearin/Ahearn (WJ) 9-8 (8-6)
Langdon/Ennis (WJ) Ruiz/Stewart (G) 8-4
King/Walton (G) def. Powers/Pullium (WJ) 8-6

Beverly McLaughlin and Bria Goggins added an 8-6 win in exhibition doubles and Taylor Vess added an 8-5 win in exhibition singles.
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Clayton 9
Garner 0

Singles:
Z. Littman (C) def. C. Nickalson (G) 6-1, 6-2
K. Durham (C) def. E. Chalk (G) 6-3, 6-2
K. Edwards (C) def. A. Ruiz (G) 6-3, 6-2
P. Morrison (C) def. M. Stewart (G) 6-2, 6-3
H. Gostiger (C) def. K. King (G) 6-2, 6-0
J. Guha (C) def. C. Walton (G) 6-1, 6-3

Doubles:
Littman/Durham (C) def. Nickalson/Chalk (G) 8-1
Edwards/Morrison (C) def. Ruiz/Stewart (G) 8-2
Gostiger/Guha (C) def. King/Walton (G) 8-3

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Volleyball Sweeps Wildcats for First Win of 09

The Volleyball teams were back at home on Tuesday night as they hosted West Johnston for the first Greater Neuse River Conference match of the year.

The Varsity Volleyball team dropped the first set of the match, 25-16 to the Wildcats but rallied to win the next three games, 25-11, 25-16, 28-26, which gave the Trojans the 3 games to 1 win.

Garner's victory was the first of 2009 as they improve to 1-0 in the Conference.


JV Also Winners

The JV Volleyball team preceded the Varsity with their first win of 2009 as they swept the Wildcats 2 games to none winning game one, 25-5 and game two 25-15.

Both teams are back in action on Thursday at Clayton, the JV game will begin at 4:30 and the Varsity will follow at 5:30

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Dugal Blogs During Pack's Soccer Season

Former Garner soccer standout, Paige Dugal ('08) is now on the Women's Soccer team at North Carolina State University.

Not only has Dugal had an impressive start to her season, she has started in all three of the Lady Wolfpack's games and has a goal and an assist and three points for the 3-0 Wolfpack.

In addition to her outstanding soccer season, Paige is also writing a blog as the Wolfpack embarks on their 2009 campaign. You can read Paige's blog HERE.

ALSO, The Technician, which is the Student Newspaper at NC State published an article on Dugal and you can read that HERE.

Great job Paige!

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Game Time for JV Football Changed

The Game time for the JV Football at Middle Creek this Wednesday night has been moved up a half hour according to an announcement from the schools athletic department earlier Monday.

Kick-off is now set for 6:30 on Wednesday night at Mustang Stadium as the two JV teams will face off.

The Varsity game is still scheduled for FRIDAY night at Trojan Stadium, with Kick-off slated for 7:30.

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Moye and the Trojans Run Past Caps

LIVE WEB CAST.


On a rainy Friday night, the Trojans hit the road for the second game of the season as they took on the Broughton Capitals. As the two teams got ready to kick off, the rain fell harder and harder and basically turned into a smash mouth grind it out type of game.

Broughton got the ball first and failed to score. Garner then took over in Broughton territory (Garner's first five possessions began in the Broughton end) and marched down the field but had to settle for a Connor Torruella field goal which was no good and the game was still scoreless, until the Trojans next possession when Juwan Moye rumbled 18 yards for the games first touch down to make it 6-0 after the PAT was no good.

After another Capital possession was un-successful, it was the Juwan Moye show again as he bolted 52 yards for the touchdown to make it 12-0 Garner mid way through the first quarter. Garner would attempt the two point conversion was no good and the Trojans would have to settle for the 12 point lead, which was hold up through the entire second quarter and at the end of 24 minutes of football, Garner held a 12-0 lead in the driving rain.

After Garner got the opening kick off of the second half and couldn't get a spark on the drive, Broughton came right back and played some smash mouth football as they took a long 3:58 drive and capped the drive with a touchdown from Chris Mangus, to make the score 12-7 in favor of Garner.

But to the Trojans credit, Garner came right back and put another great drive together and again it was Juwan Moye who stole the show. But, give a tip of the cap also to Dwighty Darity, Demetrius Fairley, and Terrence Fussell who carried the ball very well for the Trojans tonight getting the ball down to the Broughton 13 where Moye capped the drive to make it 18-7 Trojans.

Later in the third, Moye would put an exclamation point on their win as he scampered 68 yards for the touchdown and the final points of the game as the Trojans defeat Broughton 24-7.

The Trojans would finish the game with 312 rushing yards and 25 passing yards (337 total yards). While Broughton only managed 111 yards of total offense. Meanwhile, Juwan Moye finished the game with 18 carries for 203 yards a 4 touchdowns.


Garner will be back in action NEXT FRIDAY at home vs. Middle Creek at 7:30. Please note that the game will NOT be played on Thursday, as the information given on the web cast was incorrect, the game will be Friday!!

Tonight's Stats:

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Rushing: GAR--JuwanMoye 18-203, Marques Townsend 3-49, Terrence Fussell 4-30, Demetrius Fairley 5-27, Andre Gillispie 2-26, James Skillern 1-3, Dwight Darity 1-(-6), Cody Woodall 7-(-16);

BRO--Chris Manugs 11-57, Tre O'Neal 4-6, Jamal Kirton 6-5, David Beatty 2-4, Jeff Moore 1-(-1), Will Turner 10-(-15).

Passing: GAR--Cody Woodall 4-11-25-0;

BRO--Will Turner 8-16-74-0.


Also, the Trojan Sports Network Crew would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Broughton AD Jack Spain for allowing us to broadcast the game tonight and being so helpful in so many ways.

JV Football Comes From Behind to Down Caps

The 2009 edition of the JV Trojans took the field for the first time on Thursday night as they hosted the Broughton Capitals at Trojan Stadium.

Garner (1-0) would get on the board first on their second possession of the night as a ten play, 71 yard drive was capped by a Raevon Smith 24 yard touch down run, however the PAT was no good and the Trojans had a 6-0 lead. Broughton wasted little time getting on the board as they scored on the very next drive as Chris Whitley ran it 59 yards to the house and gave Broughton a 7-6 lead after the first quarter.

After the Trojans opening drive of the second quarter stalled, Broughton went to the air and got on the board again as Will Cooper hit Maurice McClean for the 24 yard TD strike and it was now 14-6 Caps.

But Garner would respond as Raevon Smith ran the kickoff back 50 yards to the Broughton 48 which set up a Tyler Hinton 48 yard touch down scamper and cut the lead to two at 14-12. Broughton would add a late score to take a 21-12 lead into the locker room at halftime, but as they usually do, Garner came out a different team in the second half.

After Carrington Austin picked off a Will Cooper pass to set the Trojans up, Raevon Smith capped off another long scoring as he went 56 yards to the house and cut the lead to two points at 21-19.

Garner took the lead on Broughton's next drive as again Carrington Austin intercepted a Will Cooper pass, this time, Austin went into the end zone to give the Trojans a 26-21 lead, one they would not relinquish.

On the Capitals very next drive, Aaron Roberts coughed up the football and gave it right back to the Trojans who took only one play for Anthony Tucker to run the reverse 30 yards into the end zone and give Garner a 32-21 lead.

Neither team would score again until late in the 3rd quarter as Tyler Hinton intercepted another Will Cooper pass and took it in 56 yards to pay dirt for the 39-21 lead.

The fourth quarter would be a battle of field position as neither team could manage much offense, but the Trojans still managed to hold the Capitals scoreless in the second half as the Trojans rolled to the 39-21 victory to kick off 2009.

Coach Hines and the JV Trojans will be back in action next Wednesday night at 7:00 at Middle Creek High School.