Garner got their second shutout in as many days as the men of Troy defeated rival Southeast Raleigh, 4-0 on Tuesday afternoon at Trojan Stadium.
The Trojans (7-2, 4-2) got a pair of goals from Taylor Stephens as Garner took the lead and never looked back.
Meanwhile, Kenneth Perkinson added another shutout in goal for the men of Troy who are now tops in the Greater Neuse River Conference.
Garner is back in action on Monday when they travel to Harnett Central. The varsity match will begin at 6:30 preceded by the JV contest at 4:30.
Soccer Blanks Bulldogs
Soccer Downs Knightdale
Garner soccer jump started the homecoming week festivities on Monday night with a 5-1 jousting of Knightdale inside Trojan Stadium.
The Trojans (6-2, 3-2) had three different players find the back of the net, Taylor Stephens, Zach Hancock and Tom Dinka.
Meanwhile, Kenneth Perkinson provided another stellar performance in goal for the men of Troy.
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Hines, Trojans Dominate Warriors
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After falling behind by a touchdown in the early going, Garner's Nyheim Hines put on a show for the crowd at Johnny Sasser Stadium, scoring four total touchdowns as the Trojans coasted past East Wake 41-14 on Friday night.
East Wake (0-6, 0-2) won the coin toss and promptly marched the ball down the field nine plays on the Garner defense and cashed in as Trent Evans hit Evan Finch for a 41-yard touchdown and a seven point Warriors lead.
But, Garner (6-0, 2-0) answered back on its debut possession of the contest. The Trojans established their rushing attack before Hines capped the drive with an 11 yard touchdown run to knot the game.
After a missed field goal from East Wake's John Adams, Vince Jefferies hit Hines from nine yards out for a 14-7 lead. Late in the first half, Garner added another score when Jefferies found Hines again. However, it was the super sophomore who did most of the work on the bubble screen, dodging tackles and speeding down the field for a 14 point, 21-7 Garner lead at halftime.
The men of Troy got the football to start the second half and promptly marched down the field with a steady diet of the rush before Reavon Smith got in on the scoring action with a scamper to pay dirt and a 28-7 lead.
Garner's lead grew to 35-7 when Hines ended his night with a modest four yards away. The Trojans final score came through the air when Jefferies hit Armani Lanier in the back of the end zone for a 41-7 lead.
East Wake added a late score for the final 41-14 margin and keep their skid to the Trojans in tact. The Warriors have not defeated the men of Troy since the 2004 season.
Garner will return home next week for homecoming when they host Smithfield-Selma inside Trojan Stadium, kick-off is slated for 7:00
JV Football Rallies Past East Wake
Garner fell behind by a 20-7 margin early in the second half on Thursday night but rallied back to score 20 unanswered points and defeat East Wake 27-20 at Trojan Stadium.
East Wake (0-6, 0-2) took an early 14-7 lead before the teams headed into the locker room and on its second possession of the third quarter, the Warriors pushed across another touchdown on just two plays for the 20-7 lead.
However, Garner (2-3, 1-1) rallied back on the ensuing possession. Justin Robbins hit David Hamilton in stride down the far sideline for a 70-yard touchdown and make the score 20-13 East Wake.
The Trojan defense then followed and forced East Wake into a three and out and the Garner offense went back to work. With a short track in front of them, Robbins found Jamison Brown for a 14 yard pick up through the air which set up a Tyreece Taylor six yard run to pay dirt and after an Austin Marbery extra point, the score was deadlocked at 20.
Both teams traded defensive stands before the men of Troy pushed across the eventual game-winning score. Taylor found a seem on the second play of the drive and rumbled 17 yards ahead of a reverse play to Hamilton who found a block and scored from 17-yards away to make it 27-20.
The Warriors still had a chance as they were driving into Trojan territory, but, on a fourth down pass, Tyler Horton picked off the pass and took it the other way and after Garner salted away the clock the Trojans earned the 27-20 victory.
Garner returns to action next Thursday when they travel to Charles T. Tucker Stadium to take on Smithfield-Selma with kick-off slated for 6:30.
Volleyball Sweeps Clayton
After a loss to Fuquay-Varina earlier in the week, Garner got back to its winning ways and moved the Greater Neuse River win streak to 41 straight games with a three games to none road victory over Clayton.
Garner (11-3, 7-0) took the opening game of the match 25-18 before earning an 25-19 victory in the second game and the match was truncated following a 25-17 third game win.
The Lady Trojans had 35 kills on the night led by Kristen Powell with 17. Ka'asha Jefferies contributed seven kills while Kelsey Bryan added five and Sarah Pierce chipped in three kills for Garner.
Additionally, Courtney Weathersbee had three service aces while Maddy Stewart had two.
Coach Boyette's squad returns to action on Tuesday night at 5:30 when they host East Wake inside Trojan Coliseum.
Soccer Falls to West
Garner's second conference loss of the season was another tough pill to swallow as the Trojans fell to West Johnston, 4-2 in overtime on Wednesday night at West.
The Trojans fell behind by a single goal 19 minutes into the match but rallied to knot the score when Taylor Stephens pushed a goal past the Wildcats keeper.
Later in the first half, Stephens, struck again to put the men of Troy ahead by a goal, 2-1. However, that would be as close as Garner would get as West scored a goal in the second half to tie the game and later put two goals home in overtime for the 4-2 victory.
The JV team came up with a 4-0 road win over West Johnston on Wednesday night.
JV Football Hosts Middle School Night
Head JV Coach Ronnie Lee and his staff would like to welcome all middle schooler's to the Trojans game against East Wake on Thursday night at Trojan Stadium.
Any middle school football player wearing their jersey to the game on Thursday night will receive free admission to the contest with the Warriors.
Kick-off is slated for 6:30.
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Soccer Edges Spartans
It took Garner extra time but the men of Troy eventually broke through and edged the Smithfield-Selma Spartans, 2-1 in overtime on Monday night at Trojan Stadium.
Garner (4-1, 2-1) got on the board first as Adam Gogal scored off a Zach Hancock throw in to give the Trojans an early one goal advantage.
However, SSS game roaring back to knot the game at one heading into the halftime break.
The contest would remain deadlocked through the second half before the Trojans pushed across the game winning goal in overtime.
Garner returns to action on Wednesday night when they travel to West Johnston for a pivotal conference match up. Kick-off is set for 6:30.
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Garner Tennis Update
Garner 8
Harnett Central 1
(9-12-12)
Singles:
Hannah Hamlin (G) d. Kayla Fish (HC) 6-2, 6-4
Sarah Hamlin (G) d. Lindsay Smith (HC) 6-0, 6-2
Kalin Leuthold (HC) d. Ashleigh Robb (G) 6-4, 6-4
Nicole Root (G) d. Vikki Hill (HC) 6-0, 6-0
Alyssa Clark (G) d. Cassie Doran (HC) 6-2, 6-3
Mandisa Ebri (G) d. Michelle Wetherington (HC) 6-4, 6-1
Doubles:
Hannah Hamlin/Aahleigh Robb (G) d. Kayla Fish/Kalin Leuthold (HC) 8-4
Sarah Hamlin/Ina Friedrichson (G) d. Lindsay Smith/Cassie Doran (HC) 8-1
Nicole Root/Mandisa Ebri (G) d. Vikki Hill/Michelle Wetherington (HC) 8-4
Exhibitions:
Samone Oates-Bullock/Savannah Richmond (8-9 (2)), Caroline Banker/Karla Paredes (3-8) lost in doubles. Mary Ayodele/Zaeinab Hilou (8-8) tied in doubles.
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Garner 9
Kinghtdale 0
(9-13-12)
Singles:
Sarah Hamlin (G) d. Sabra Shephard (K) 6-0, 6-0
Ina Friedrichson (G) d. H'Yong Rocham (K) 6-0, 6-1
Alyssa Clark (G) d. Shelly Guo (K) 6-3, 6-3
Elizabeth Pittman (G) d. Jasmine Cooper (K) 6-1, 7-5
Abbey Walton (G) d. Lachonda Council (K) 6-1, 6-4
Natalie Whittington (G) d. Sophie Kolawole (K) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles:
Hannah Hamlin/Ashleigh Robb (G) d. Sabra Shephard/Jasmine Cooper (K) 8-3
Nicole Root/Mandisa Ebri (G) d. H'Yong Rocham/Shelly Guo (K) 8-3
Kristina Zani/Sarah Koczwara (G) d. Lachonda Council/Sophie Kolawole (K) 2-0 (ret. to inj.)
Record - (7-2, 7-3)
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Trojans Keep Streak Alive against Comets
WEB CAST.
Garner had not lost a game to the Clayton Comets since the 1985 season and on Friday night at Trojan Stadium, the current group of Trojans ensured Nelson Smith would go out a winner against the Comets as the men of Troy pitched their first shut out against Clayton since the 1999 season with a 28-0 victory.
The Trojans (5-0, 1-0) took the opening possession of the contest and promptly put together an 18-play, 80 yard scoring drive which took almost eight minutes off the first quarter clock. The drive was capped with Raevon Smith's five yard touchdown run and after a Kenneth Perkinson extra point, Garner led by seven and the end of the first quarter.
Garner's lead would grow to two scores right before the end of the half when Vince Jefferies connected with Armani Lanier for a 30-yard score and a two touchdown lead for the men of Troy heading to the locker room.
Clayton (2-3, 0-1) received the ball to start the second half and marched down to the Trojan 38 yard line; however, the Comets would get no closer to the end zone as the Trojan defense stopped the Comets on a fourth down and three to truncate the drive.
On the ensuing possession, the Trojans began to salt the game away as Garner used an 11 play drive and Nyheim Hines added the punctuation on the scoring drive for a 21-0 Garner advantage.
The game's final score came from Hines again as the sophomore broke lose early in the fourth quarter for a 44-yard scamper and a 28-0.
Clayton would get no closer as the Trojans secured the 28-0 win and its first shutout since October 7, 2011 in a 55-0 victory over West Johnston.
Garner returns to Greater Neuse River play next week when they travel to Sasser Stadium to take on the East Wake Warriors. Kick-off is slated for 7:00
Soccer Blanks Bengals
Garner soccer added another victory on Thursday night as the men of Troy downed Fuquay-Varina 1-0 at Trojan Stadium in a make up game from earlier this season.
Kenneth Perkinson pitched another shut out in goal and Marco Perez provided the offense as the Trojans improved to 4-1 on the season.
Garner returns to action on Monday night when they host Smithfield-Selma at 6:30 inside Trojan Stadium.
Additionally, the JV Trojans earned a 1-0 victory on Thursday night also over Fuquay-Varina. Garner will host SSS on Monday at 4:30.
JV Trojans fall to Clayton
Garner rallied from 14 points down but could not hold the lead as Clayton edged its conference rival on Thursday night at Comet Stadium, 26-21.
The JV Trojans (1-3, 0-1) found themselves down 14-0 early in the second quarter but came storming back with a pair of Tyreese Taylor one from six and the other for three yards to knot the score at 14 heading to the locker room for halftime.
Garner took the lead early in the third quarter on a 33-yard spurt from Taylor and after an Austin Marbrey extra point, Garner led 21-20.
However, that lead would be short lived as Clayton answered back with a quick score and a 26-21 lead after a two-point conversion failed.
But, the Trojans would get no closer as they fell to the Comets 26-21.
Coach Lee and his Trojans are back at home next Thursday at 6:30 when they welcome East Wake to Trojan Stadium.
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Volleyball Sweeps Bulldogs
The varsity volleyball team earned its 40th consecutive conference victory on Thursday night at Trojan Coliseum blanking of Southeast Raleigh, three games to none.
Garner (10-2, 6-0) won the opening game of the match 25-9 before a 25-17 victory in game two and completing the sweep with a 25-15 game three triumph to truncate the match.
The lady Trojans had 32 kills on the night led once again by Kristen Powell with 14. Kelsey Bryan added six kills while Nyah Hines, Courtney Weathersbee, Sarah Pierce and Ka'asha Jefferies added three each.
Weathersbee also added six service aces while the team had 11 on the match for the easy victory for Coach Boyette's squad.
Garner returns to action on Monday afternoon at 5:30 when they travel to Fuquay-Varina to battle the Bengals.
Soccer Drops East Wake
Following a heartbreaking loss to Clayton earlier this week, the varsity soccer team bounced back on Thursday night as they earned a 3-0 road victory over East Wake.
Kenneth Perkinson pitched his third shut out of the season in goal. Meanwhile, the Garner (3-1, 1-1) got an offensive spark from three separate players.
Bryson White, Kody Kamphuis and Tom Dinka all scored for the Trojans as they even their conference record.
The men of Troy return to action on Monday night at 6:30 when they welcome Smithfield-Selma to Trojan Stadium for a 6:30 kick-off. The JV game will begin at 4:30.
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Volleyball Bounces Back
Following a non-conference loss to Cary to start the week, the varsity volleyball team bounced back to pick up its 39th consecutive Greater Neuse River match, this time over Knightdale 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Garner (9-2, 5-0) took the opening game of the match 25-12 followed by a 25-8 victory and closed the match with a 25-15 win.
Kristen Powell had 15 of the Lady Trojans 30 kills on the match while Garner added 26 service aces in the match Powell led the team with seven followed by Courtney Weathersbee and Ka'asha Jefferies with six each.
The lady Trojans are back at home on Thursday night at 5:30 when they host Southeast Raleigh at Trojan Coliseum.
Additionally, the JV team earned another victory downing the Kinghts 25-21, 26-16 and 25-20. Coach Simering and his JV squad will return to action on Thursday at 4:30 against Southeast Raleigh.
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Garner Golf Earns Victory
Coach Barnes and the Lady Trojan golf team earned its fourth win of the season on Tuesday afternoon at Wendell CC.
Nichole Ceyrolles was medalist of the match against the Greater Neuse River conference firing a 39, Lauren Ceyrolles added a 47, and Arianna Ceyrolles came in with a 49.
This is the Trojans 4th match win of the season.
Garner returns to action in another conference match next Tuesday, September 18 at Keith Hills.
Soccer Nipped By Clayton
The Garner varsity soccer squad dropped its first match of the season, 3-2 to the Clayton Comets on Monday night at Trojan Stadium.
Garner (2-1, 0-1) got a pair of goals from Kody Kamphuis and Luis Resendiz and held that lead until the Comets came storming back to make it 2-1 early in the second half.
With just over 33 minutes left Clayton tied the game and later took the one goal lead in the closing moments of the contest and earned the one goal, 3-2 victory.
Garner will look to bounce back from the loss when they return to action on Wednesday night at 6:30 when they travel to East Wake.
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Garner Tennis Update
Garner 2
Smithfield-Selma 7
(9/6/12)
Singles:
Elizabeth Carter (SSS) d. H. Hamlin (G) 7-5, 6-2
Christina Lee (SSS) d. S. Hamlin (G) 7-6 (9), 6-1
Laura Oldham (SSS) d. A. Robb (G) 6-4, 4-6, 10-7
Nicole Root (G) d. Anna Grubbs (SSS) 6-2, 6-2
Alyssa Clark (G) d. J. Littlejohn (SSS) 4-6, 7-6 (5), 12-10
Blair Beasley (SSS) d. Elizabeth Pittman (G) 6-4, 6-3
Doubles:
Elizabeth Carter/Christina Lee (SSS) d. Hannah Hamlin/Ashleigh Robb (G) 8-5
Laura Oldham/Anna Grubbs (SSS) d. Sarah Hamlin/Ina Friedrichson (G) 8-2
Jennifer Littlejohn/Lily Faulconer (SSS) d. Nicole Root/Mandisa Ebri (G) 8-2
Record: (4-2, 4-3)
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Garner 9
Southeast Raleigh 0
(9/10/12)
Singles:
Hannah Hamlin (G) d. Dy'nerhia Hicks (SER) 6-0, 6-1
Sarah Hamlin (G) d. Courteney Oneal (SER) 6-0, 6-0
Ashleigh Robb (G) d. Kenydra Mojica (SER) 6-0, 6-0
Nicole Root (G) d. Kaniesha Stitt (SER) 6-0, 6-0
Alyssa Clark (G) d. Automn Owen (SER) 6-1, 6-2
Mandisa Ebri (G) d. Mikayla Brown (SER) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles:
Hannah Hamlin/Ashleigh Robb (G) d. Dy'nerhia Hicks/Kaniesha Stitt (SER) 8-1
Ina Friedrichson/Abbey Walton (G) d. Courteney Oneal/Kenydra Mojica (SER) 8-3
Natalie Whittington/Hannah Hawley (G) d. Automn Owen/Mikayla Brown (SER) 8-4
Exhibition:
Tiamber Goode (8-3) won in singles.
Record: (5-2, 5-3)
Trojan Cross Country Opens with Strong Showing
Justin Burkey claims 51st in the prestigious Seahawk Invitational at UNCW while Jose Rosas finished 94th for Garner
Other Trojans competing for Coach Davis' squad William Knabe, Nick Snell, Corbin Hodges, Quintin Campbell, and Ryder Best.
The Trojans will return to action on Wednesday afternoon in their first conference meet of the season - it will be a quad meet at West Johnston beginning at 4:00
Trojans Gallop Past Middle Creek
WEB CAST.
Garner scored 31 unanswered points to erase a one-point, 21-20 deficit and gallop past Middle Creek on Friday night at Mustang Stadium, 46-29.
Middle Creek (3-1, 1-0) broke a 14-14 halftime score on its opening possession of the second half as they marched 64-yards and scored on a touchdown pass from David Salmon to Quinton Ray and the Mustangs took a 21-20 lead.
However, Middle Creek would cough up the football on its next drive and the Trojans would capitalize as Nyheim Hines scored from 16 yards out and after a failed two-point conversion, the Mustangs still had a 21-20 lead.
The Mustangs went three and out on its next drive and Garner (4-0) came right back and scored on Tyler Hinton's five yard rumble and the men of Troy took a 27-21 lead.
Middle Creek would get no close as they went three and out, again and was forced to punt the ball to Hines, who found a seem down the sideline for a 57-yard punt return for a score (his third of the season) and the Trojans were in control.
Garner added a couple more scores from Hines who finished the night with four total touchdown, three rushing and one on the punt return.
The Mustangs also added a late score for the final, 46-29 margin of victory.
Garner has now won nine of the 10 meetings against the Mustangs and will return home next Friday night to open Greater Neuse River play against the Clayton Comets, kick-off is slated for 7:00
Tennis Smashes Knightdale
Garner 9
Knightdale 0
(9/5/12)
Singles:
Sarah Hamlin (G) d. Sabra Shephard (K) 6-2, 6-3
Ina Friedrichson (G) d. H'Yong Rochem (K) 6-0, 6-1
Nicole Root (G) d. Shelly Guo (K) 6-0, 6-0
Alyssa Clark (G) d. Jasmine Cooper (K) 6-0, 6-2
Elizabeth Pittman (G) d. Lachonda Council (K) 6-0, 6-1
Mandisa Ebri (G) d. Sophie Kolawole (K) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles:
Hannah Hamlin/Ashleigh Robb (G) d. Sabra Shephard/Jasmine Cooper (K) 8-5
Nicole Root/Mandisa Ebri (G) d. H'Yong Rochem/Shelly Guo (K) 8-0
Sarah Koczwara/Kristina Zani (G) d. Lachonda Council/Sophie Kolawole (K) 8-5
Record - (4-1, 4-2)
Volleyball Pounces Wildcats
Garner's varsity volleyball team continued its torrid pace winning their sixth match in-a-row on Thursday night as the lady Trojans earned a 3-0 road sweep of West Johnston.
Garner (8-1, 4-0) began the match with a 25-17 victory in the opening game followed by a 25-11 win in the second and the match ended in the third game with a 25-19 Garner win.
Kristen Powell had 22 of Garner's 38 kills on the match. Sarah Price had five kills along with Kelsey Bryan and Ka'asha Jefferies with four kills, each.
Coach Boyette's squad will return to Trojan Coliseum on Monday afternoon at 5:30 for a non-conference match up with the Cary Imps. The JV match will begin at 4:30.
JV Trojans Fall to Middle Creek
Garner dropped it's second consecutive JV football game on Thursday night as they fell to Middle Creek 49-0 at Trojan Stadium.
The Trojans (1-2) surrendered 14 first quarter points and eventually trailed 35-0 heading into the locker room before the Mustangs capitalized and went on for the 49-0 victory.
Garner returns to action next Thursday at 6:30 when they travel to Clayton to battle the Comets.
Trojan Tennis Update
Garner 2
Clayton 7
8/30/12
Singles:
Hannah Hamlin (G) d. Maya Guha (C) 6-1, 6-1
Sarah Hamlin (G) d. Joy GUha (C) 6-1, 6-1
Elezcia Singletary (C) d. Ashleigh (G) 6-0, 6-4
Logan Boykin (C) d. Ina Friedrichson (G) 6-0, 6-0
Caitlin Wood (C) d. Nicole Root (G) 6-4, 6-4
Katherine Riley (C) d. Alyssa Clark (G) 6-1, 7-5
Doubles:
Maya Guha/Joy Guha (C) d. Hannah Hamlin/Ashleigh Robb (G) 9-7
Elezcia Singletary/Logan Boykin (C) d. Sarah Hamlin/Elizabeth Pittman (G) 8-3
Caitlin Wood/Katherine Riley (C) d. Nicole Root/Mandisa Ebri (G) 8-4
Exhibitions:
Hannah Hawley (8-3) won in singles. Samone Oates-Bullock/Tiamber
Goode (2-8) and Karla Paredes/Caroline Banker (0-8) lost in doubles.
Record - (2-1, 2-2)
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Garner 6
West Johnston 3
(9-4-12)
Singles:
Alli Powers (WJ) d. Hannah Hamlin (G) 6-1, 6-3
Sarah Hamlin (G) d. Yarlies Vanga (WJ) 6-2, 6-3
Ashleigh Robb (G) d. Haley Shigas (WJ) 6-1, 6-2
Nicole Root (G) d. Sarah Kuhaneck (WJ) 6-0, 6-1
Alyssa Clark (G) d. Amber HInes (WJ) 6-0, 6-0
Elizabeth Pittman (G) d. Sabria Brown (WJ) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles:
Alli Powers/Yarlies Vanga (WJ) d. Nicole Root/Mandisa Ebri (G) 8-2
Haley Shigas/Amber Hines (WJ) d. Abbey Walton/Natalie Whittington (G) 8-5
Sarah Koczwara/Kristina Zani (G) d. Sabria Brown/Lauren McLeod (WJ) 8-0
Exhibitions:
Mary Ayodele (8-0) won in singles. Savannah Richmond (2-8) lost in singles.
Record - (3-1, 3-2)
Volleyball Sweeps SSS
Coach Boyette and his varsity volleyball squad opened up their week of action on Tuesday evening with a three game sweep of Smithfield-Selma inside Trojan Coliseum.
Garner (7-1, 3-0) took the first game of the match 25-9 before earning a 25-13 victory in the second game and finally capping off the match with the Spartans earning a 25-11 win.
Kristen Powell, helped power the lady Trojans earning 25 kills as the team finished with 41 on the match. Garner also fired in 17 service aces including six by Elena Mast to help smash the Spartans.
The lady Trojans will return to action on Wednesday when they travel to Benson to battle West Johnston with first serve slated for 5:30 and the JV game beginning the action at 4:30
Golf Picks up Victory
Lady Trojan golf picks up another conference match victory on Tuesday afternoon at River Ridge Golf Course.
Nichole Ceyrolles is medalist with a 41, Lauren Ceyrolles followed with a 45, an Emily O'Neill came in with a 53.
This is the Trojans third match win of the early season. Coach Barnes and her squad will be back at home at River Ridge on Thursday afternoon at 3:30 when they host Fuquay-Varina.
Second Half Surge Powers Trojans Past Broughton
WEB CAST.
Garner scored 21 points in the third quarter to bust open a one-point 21-20 contest and cruise past the visiting Broughton Capitals on Thursday night at Trojan Stadium.
Trailing by a touchdown, Broughton (0-3) took the second half kick-off back for a score as Caleb Gabriel ran it back 90-yards to make it a one point game after the ensuing extra point was block.
The Capitals would get no closer as Garner (3-0) took the ball following the score and took it 56-yards to score on a Raevon Smith four yard touchdown to make it an eight point lead for the men of Troy.
After the Caps went three and out the Trojans took just one play to as Vince Jefferies found Armani Lanier for the third time in the contest to bust the game wide open at 35-20. But, the Trojans were not done in the third stanza as Tyler Hinton truncated the final scoring drive of the third quarter rumbling in from two yards out and heading to the final stanza, Garner led 42-20.
Kenneth Perkinson added a 32-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter and Hinton scored, again. Following a late score by the Caps, Garner would roll 51-27.
Despite turning the football over five times on the night, Garner was still able to rack up 680 yards of total offense - rushing for 414 yards and three total touchdowns while the Trojans passed for 264 yards and two scores.
The Trojans return to action next Friday, September 7 when they travel to Middle Creek to take on the Mustangs. Kick-off is slated for 7:00.
Volleyball Wins, Again
Coach Boyette and his varsity volleyball squad capped off their week with a three game road sweep of the East Wake Warriors on Thursday night for their third win of the week.
Garner (6-1, 2-0) took the opening game of the match 25-12 before winning 25-22 in the second game and another 25-12 victory in the third to sweep the Warriors.
The Lady Trojans were led by Courtney Weathersbee who had 11 service aces while Kristen Powell added 15 kills to help pace the lady Trojans.
Garner is back in action on Tuesday night when they host Smithfield-Selma inside Trojan Coliseum. First serve is set for 5:30 with the JV game beginning at 4:30.
Garner Tennis Update
Garner 1
Holly Springs 8
8/21/12
Singles:
Megan Sredl (HS) d. Hannah Hamlin (G) 6-4, 6-2
Kristen Flanagan (HS) d. Sarah Hamlin (G) 6-2, 6-1
Megan Boland (HS) d. Nicole Root (G) 6-4, 6-2
Anna Morrison (HS) d. Alyssa Clark (G) 3-6, 6-1, 10-7
Elizabeth Pittman (G) d. Elizabeth Bobbitt (HS) 7-5, 1-0 (ret.)
Kimberly LaVacca (HS) d. Bailey Roque (G) 6-3, 6-2
Doubles:
Bailey Edwards/Kristen Flanagan (HS) d. Hannah Hamlin/Alyssa Clark (G) 8-1
Megan Sredl/Megan Boland (HS) d. Sarah Hamlin/Elizabeth Pittman (G) 8-2
Anna Morrison/Haley Daber (HS) d. Nicole Root/Mandisa Ebri (G) 8-4
Exhibitions:
Abbey Walton/Natalie Whittington (1-7), Kristina Zani/Sarah
Koczwara (5-6) and Savannah Richmond/Samone Oates-Bullock (1-8) lost in
doubles.
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Garner 8
East Wake 1
8-27-12
Singles:
Hannah Hamlin (G) d. Alexis Montague (EW) 6-4, 7-6 (3)
Sarah Hamlin (G) d. Sierra Blackley (EW) 6-1, 3-6, 10-5
Ashleigh Robb (G) d. Bethany McGlyn (EW) 6-3, 6-2
Ina Friedrichson (G) d. Sammie Smith (EW) 0-6, 6-3, 10-1
Nicole Root (G) d. Rachel Longtine (EW) 6-1, 6-0
Alyssa Clark (G) d. Essence O'Neal (EW) 6-4, 6-4
Doubles:
Hannah Hamlin/Sarah Hamlin (G) d. Alexis Montague/Sierra Blackley (EW) 8-6
Nicole Root/Mandisa Ebri (G) d. Bethanky McGlyn/Rachel Longtine (EW) 8-2
Sammie Smith/Essence O'Neal (EW) d. Alyssa Clark/Elizabeth Pittman (G) 8-5
Exhibitions:
Hannah Hawley (8-2) won in singles. Zeinab Hilou (5-8) lost in singles. Mary Ayodele/Tiamber Goode (0-8) lost in doubles.
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Garner 5
Smithfield-Selma 4
8/29/12
Singles:
Elizabeth Carter (SSS) d. Hannah Hamlin (G) 6-4, 6-4
Christina Lee (SSS) d. Sarah Hamlin (G) 7-5, 6-2
Ashleigh Robb (G) d. Laura Oldha (SSS) 6-3, 3-6, 10-6
Nicole Root (G) d. Anna Grubbs (SSS) 6-4, 6-3
Alyssa Clark (G) d. Jennifer Littlejohn (SSS) 4-6, 6-1, 10-7
Elizabeth Pittman (G) d. Blair Beasley (SSS) 6-4, 6-7 (2), 11-9
Doubles:
Elizabeth Carter/Christina Lee (SSS) d. Hannah Hamlin/Sarah Hamlin (G) 8-3
Laura Oldham/Anna Grubbs (SSS) d. Ashleigh Robb/Alyssa Clark (G) 8-1
Nicole Root/Mandisa Ebri (G) d. Jennifer Littlejohn/Blair Beasley (SSS) 9-8 (3)
Exhibitions:
Kristina Zani/Sarah Koczwara (8-0) and Savannah Richmond/Natalie
Whittington (8-4) won in doubles. Abbey Walton/Bailey Roque (8-9 (4))
lost in doubles.
Record: (2-0, 2-1)
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JV Trojans Fall to Broughton
The JV football team dropped their first game of the year Wednesday night, 35-14 at Broughton High School.
Broughton opened the game with a 77-yard scoring drive in just four plays to take an early touchdown lead. However, the Trojans came storming right back and knotted the game as David Hamilton dashed 18 yards for the score and after an Austin Marbrey extra point, the game was even at seven with 11 minutes to play in the opening half.
However, the Capitals added three more scores before the half came to a close and took a 26-7 lead into the locker room.
Garner (1-1) got its loan second half score on defense when Kevan Coppage returned a fumble 29-yards for the score.
That would be as close as the Trojans would get as they fell 35-14 in the first road game of the season.
Garner will return to action next Thursday when they host Middle Creek at Trojan Stadium. Kick-off is slated for 6:30
Varsity Cheerleaders Host Fundraiser
The Varsity Cheerleaders are holding a fundraiser on Tuesday, September 4 at Pelicans Sno Balls on Highway 401 in Garner from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Please come by and purchase a snowcone to help the squad raise money to compete at a National cheer competition in Georgia.
The varsity cheerleaders appreciate your support!
Garner Golf Keeps on Rolling
Lady Trojan golf took another first place finish, on Tuesday afternoon in another Greater Neuse River Conference match at Wilmar Country Club.
Nichole Ceyrolles shot 35, Lauren Ceyrolles shot 36, and Arianna Ceyrolles shot 44.
Additionally, the 115 team score is a new school record.
Coach Barnes and her squad return to the links on Tuesday afternoon in another conference match at River Ridge.
Volleyball Opens Conference Season with Victory
Garner's varsity volleyball team opened up their Greater Neuse River Conference schedule on Tuesday night inside Trojan Coliseum as they swept the Clayton Comets, 3-0.
Garner (5-1, 1-0) opened up the match with a 25-23 victory in the opening game followed by a 25-20 win in the second game and closed the match with a 25-9 thwarting of the Comets in the third and final game of the match.
Kristen Powell had nine kills while Sarah Pierce contributed eight kills while Courtney Weathersbee added five to help aid the Lady Trojans to victory.
Garner is back in action on Thursday night at 5:30 when they travel to East Wake.
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Volleyball Downs South Johnston
After earning a victory over their former conference foes, the Garner Trojans earned a season sweep of South Johnston High School on Monday night downing the Trojans three games to one inside Trojan Coliseum.
Garner (4-1) took the opening game of the match 25-14 before South rebounded to win the second game 25-23. However, they would get no closer as Coach Boyette's squad fired off back-to-back wins, 25-18 in the third set followed by a 25-8 victory to seal the match.
The lady Trojans were led by Kristen Powell who had 15 of Garner's 39 kills on the night.
Garner will begin its march toward a conference championship tomorrow night when they take on the Clayton Comets inside Trojan Coliseum. First serve is slated for 5:30 with the JV game beginning at 4:30.
Soccer Shuts Out Broughton
Garner earned another pivotal non-conference victory on Monday night as the Trojans took a one goal lead in the first half and did not look back as they defeated Broughton, 1-0 at Trojan Stadium.
Kody Kamphius scored the loan goal of the match for Garner (2-0) in the first half as he headed the ball past the Caps goal keeper off a throw in.
The men of Troy return to action on September 10th when they host the Clayton Comets at Trojan Stadium.
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Trojans Run Past Jaguars
WEB CAST.
Raevon Smith rushed for three touchdowns and helped Garner build a 35-point first half lead and never looked back as the Trojans coasted past Athens Drive, 42-7 on Friday night at Peter Williams Stadium.
Garner (2-0) took the opening kickoff and promptly marched the ball down the field 81 yards to pay dirt as Tyler Hinton began the scoring party with a scamper from 25 yards out.
Following a three and out by the Jaguars, the Trojans went to air as Vince Jefferies found Armani Lanier on an 81-yard touchdown pass to give the Trojans a 14-0 lead after Kenneth Perkinson nailed the extra point.
Already leading by a pair of scores, Garner matriculated the ball down the field as Jefferies added a rushing score to his ledger finding the end zone on an eight yard boot leg to put Garner up 21-0 early in the games second stanza.
Smith finally got in on the scoring parade midway through half capping a 13 play, 50 yard drive for the Trojans. On the ensuing possession, Athens Drive (1-1) went three and out and punted the ball away to Nyehim Hines who returned the punt 86 yards for the score (the second punt return for a touchdown this season for the sophomore), to make it 28-0 Garner.
After the teams traded punts, Smith found the end zone again as time was waning in the opening half scoring on a 38 yard scamper to put Garner up 35-0 at the break.
The Trojans added another score from Smith and took a 42-0 lead early in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, the Jaguars were able to sustain a couple of drives late in the game and finally put a score on the board as Dominique Lynch scored from five yards out and capped the scoring, giving the Trojans a 42-7 victory.
Garner returns home on Thursday night at 7:00 when they entertain the Broughton Capitals at Trojan Stadium.
JV Football Runs Past Athens
Garner scored three rushing touchdowns on Thursday night at Trojan Stadium and survived a comeback effort from Athens Drive as the Trojans earned a season opening victory, 29-17.
Garner (1-0) got on the board during its first drive as Tyreece Taylor rumbled 26-yards for the games opening score and after Austin Marbery added a field goal from 32 yards away to give the Trojans a 9-0 lead.
Athens Drive (0-1) answered right back with a 61-yard pass for a score to make it 9-7 after one quarter of play.
In the second stanza it was more of the same as Taylor broke free once more for his second rushing score of the night - this time from 62 yards out and gave Garner a 16-7 lead. The Jaguars answered back, again. This time it was the defense that did the job as they picked off a Trojan pass and returned it 16-yards to make it 16-14 Garner as the teams headed to the locker room.
Athens would not get any closer as the Trojans pulled away in the second half. Max Meador scored on Garner's opening drive of the second half.
The final score of the night came from Taylor once again and capped the scoring and give the Trojans a 29-14 win.
Garner returns to action next Wednesday night as they travel to Broughton to take on the Captials, kick off is slated for 6:00.
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Volleyball Earns Road Victory
In an old fashioned, Triangle Alliance Athletic Conference match up, Garner's varsity volleyball squad toppled South Johnston, three games to none on Thursday night at South.
Garner (3-1) took the opening set 25-14 before holding off a furious South Johnston charge to pick up a 25-23 decision in the second game and earned the sweep with a 25-16 victory in the third game.
The Trojans will renew their vows with South on Monday night inside Trojan Coliseum.
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Phone: (919) 779-1440
Fax: (919) 662-0613
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Phone: (919) 779-1440
Fax: (919) 662-0613
Golf Takes First
Lady Trojan golf finishes first at River Ridge on Monday afternoon with a combined score of 128. Nichole Ceyrolles was medalist with a 40, Lauren Ceyrolles with a 41, and Arianna Ceyrolles 47.
Coach Barnes and her Lady Trojans return to action on Thursday afternoon at 3:30 when they travel to Bent Winds Country Club to take on Fuquay-Varina
Volleyball falls for first time
Coach Boyette and his Lady Trojan volleyball squad dropped its first match of the season Monday night as they fell to Middle Creek, 3-1.
Garner (2-1) will return to Trojan Coliseum on Thursday night at 5:30 when they host South Johnston in another non-conference match up.
Soccer Opens with Victory
Coach Sherwin and his varsity soccer team began the quest for a conference championship on Monday night as they opened the season in a fine fashion as they shutout the homestanding Cary Imps, 3-0.
Garner (1-0) took a one goal lead midway through the first half and expanded on its lead scoring a pair of goals in the final half of play to blank the Imps, 3-0.
The Trojans return to action on Wednesday night as they open the home portion of its 2012 season when they host the Fuquay-Varina Bengals at 6:30 inside Trojan Stadium.
JV Soccer earns Win
The JV soccer team helped Garner achieve a sweep of Cary on Monday night as they opened the season with a 3-0 victory at Cary.
Garner (1-0) will return home on Wednesday at 4:30 when they host Fuquay-Varina.
Trojans Clip Enloe to Open Season
WEB CAST.
One season removed from an appearance in the 4-AA State Championship, the Garner Trojans picked up where they left off earning a season opening, 45-6 victory over Enloe at Trojan Stadium.
Garner (1-0) built a quick 18-point lead as they pounded the Eagles on the ground. Nyheim Hines made his Trojan debut by scampering from 13-yards out to put the men of Troy up 6-0 after a missed extra point.
The Trojans made it 12-0 after Enloe (0-1) botched a punt inside its own five and Tyler Hinton earned his first rushing touchdown of the season scoring from four yards out.
Already up by a pair of scores, the Garner triple headed backfield scored again as Raevon Smith scored for an 18-0 Trojan advantage.
Enloe's loan highlight came during the ensuing drive - on the first play, Gerald Payton rumbled 62 yards to set up the Eagle score three plays later on Paul Krahe's quarterback keeper to make it 18-6, Trojans.
However, that would be as close as Enloe would get as Garner put up three more scores in the opening half as Hines stole the show. The sophomore scored on the ground again before taking a punt back 82 yards for pay dirt and sending the Trojans to the locker room up 39-6.
The final score of the night came from Samuel Stidwell who scored midway through the third quarter for the final, 45-6 win.
With the victory, Garner has now won 20 consecutive regular season games and 16 straight home games.
The Trojans return to action on Friday night when they travel to Athens Drive to battle the Jaguars, kick-off is slated for 7:00.
Volleyball Edges Fuquay
After starting the season with a victory over Athens Drive last night, the Lady Trojans edged Fuquay-Varina, three games to two to improve to 2-0 on the young campaign.
Coach Boyette and his Lady Trojans return on Monday night with they hit the road for the first time to take on Middle Creek at 5:30. The JV game will begin at 4:30.
2012 Lady Trojan Tennis
| Date | Opponent | Site | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 19 | East Wake | Away | W (1-0) | |
| Aug. 21 | West Johnston | HOME | W (2-0) | |
| Aug. 22 | Cary | HOME | W (3-0) | |
| Aug. 26 | Clayton | Away | L (3-1) | |
| Aug. 28 | Harnett Central | HOME | W (4-1) | |
| Sept. 3 | Knightdale | Away | W (5-1) | |
| Sept. 4 | Southeast | Away | W (6-1) | |
| Sept. 5 | SSS | HOME | W (7-1) | |
| Sept. 9 | Rolesville | HOME | W (8-1) | |
| Sept. 11 | East Wake | HOME | W (9-1) | |
| Sept. 13 | South Brunswick | Away | W (10-1) | |
| Sept. 14 | South Brunswick | Away | W (11-1) | |
| Sept. 16 | West Johnston | Away | W (12-1) | |
| Sept. 18 | Clayton | HOME | L (12-2) | |
| Sept. 23 | Harnett Central | Away | ||
| Sept. 25 | Knightdale | HOME | ||
| Sept. 30 | Southeast Raleigh | HOME | ||
| Oct. 2 | Rolesville | Away |
Volleyball Opens With Victory
Coach Boyette and his defending Greater Neuse River Conference champions, opened their season on Tuesday night and promptly defeated Athens Drive, three games to none.
The Lady Trojans will return to action tomorrow night when they host Fuquay-Varina inside Trojan Coliseum, first serve is slated for 5:30 with the JV team team taking the court at 4:30.
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Trojan Club Membership Now Available
Garner Magnet High School Trojan Club Memberships are now
available! The Garner Trojan Club is an organization of parents, staff, alumni
and friends that volunteer, support and promote athletic programs at GMHS. Several levels of membership are available
and include passes to all regular season home athletic events during the
2012-2013 school year.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP: $ 40.00
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERHSIP: $ 75.00
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: $175.00
(up to 5 family members, $20 for each additional family member)
(up to 5 family members, $20 for each additional family member)
For more information please contact GMHS 919-662-2379 or Cathy Hall 919-210-9938.
To download a copy of the membership application, CLICK HERE.
Support the Trojans!
If you or your business would like to advertise with the Trojan Sports Network for the 2012-2013 season, email the "Voice of the Trojans" Chris Edwards ('06) at trojansportsnetwork@gmail.com and we'll make sure you're part of the team behind the Trojans!
2012-'13 Varsity Cheerleaders
Captains: Lauren Caldwell, Cullen Hodges, Taylor Williams
• Sierra Barbour
• Lacey Castora
• Devin Clark
• Taylor Coppedge
• Kelsea Creech
• Morgan Deans
• Bailey Eason
• Rachel Hall
• Lainie Holleman
• Jessica Holloway
• Quantanaria Leathers
• Caroline Leonard
• Brooke Phillips
• Sarah Schindler
• Chandler Powell
• Taylor Strickland
Head Coach: Ms. Helen Cole, NBCT
Cheerleader Clinic August 25th
GMHS Cheerleader Clinic , Saturday August 25th, 8:30-noon. Come join the Varsity Cheerleaders for some fun and learn cheers and chants! Participants will receive a t-shirt and cheer at the 8/30th home football game. Cost: $25 if registered by Aug. 18, ($30 after 8/18). Clinic is open to ages 5 to 12. To register or for more information, contact any GHS cheerleader or email Helen Cole at hcole@wcpss.net to register.
2012 Trojan Football Schedule
8/17 Enloe
8/24 @ Athens Drive
8/30 Broughton
9/7 @ Middle Creek
9/14 Clayton
9/21 @ East Wake
9/28 Smithfield-Selma (Homecoming)
10/5 @ West Johnston
10/12 Knightdale
10/19 Southeast Raleigh
10/26 @ Harnett Central
Nelson Smith named Athletic Director
Head Football Coach Nelson Smith is named the GMHS Athletic Director succeeding Doc Harrell who retired after 13 years with the Trojans. Coach Smith has announced his intent to retire from football coaching duties at the conclusion of the 2012 season. Coach Smith has served Garner since 1983, as Assistant Coach for 2011 Hall of Fame inductee Hal Stewart as well as a teacher. He assumed the Head Coach duties in 1999 and has compiled a record of 141-31 with nine conference titles in 13 seasons with the Trojans, including the NCHSAA 4A runner-up in 2011. Coach Smith will be the Head Coach of the North Carolina squad for the 2012 Shrine Bowl. Congrats Coach Smith!
Soccer tryouts July 30th
First day of practice for Trojan soccer is July 30. Tryouts will run from 8am-10am on July 30. Players must bring an athletic physical with them or have one on file with Mike Guerrero. In addition, they should wear a white shirt and bring a soccer ball (with their name on it), shinguards, and both soccer cleats and running shoes. A water bottle would also be a good idea.
Garner to Offer Sports Physicals
Sports physicals for Garner Magnet High School student athletes will be offered on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
The cost of the physical will be $20 per student due the evening of the physical, with all proceeds returned to the athletic program at Garner Magnet High School. (If you are paying with a check please make check payable to Garner Magnet High School.)
This event is sponsored by Raleigh Orthopaedic Group, Garner Family Practice, Rex Heart, Wake Heart, and STACK Physical Therapy. It will be held at Garner Magnet High School in the Auxiliary Gym (Small Gym). To receive a physical the student athlete must arrive with a completed and signed Garner High School Athletic Participation Form.
No exceptions will be made. You may pick up one of these forms from Mr. Guerrero’s office Room 327, or in the front office at Garner Magnet High School. Please note if you have other forms that need to be filled out, ie for Middle School, Pop Warner, Boy Scouts, Camps, etc, you must bring that form with you. We are not capable of completing these following your physical.
In order to provide the physicians with an accurate attendance count you will need to make reservations with Mr. Guerrero, Athletic Trainer by Tuesday, May 29, 2012. To make your reservations, please return the enclosed form or email the enclosed information to mguerrero@wcpss.net.
Once again you will need to download the Garner High School Athletic Participation Form and bring it with you on June 7.
Softball Bounces Raiders; Moves on to Round Three
Amanda Hulmes delivered a ninth inning base hit to score Amber Kirkland and send the Lady Trojans to the third round of the NCHSAA 4-A State Playoffs for the second straight year with a 2-1 victory over Richmond County.
Garner (19-2) took a one-run lead in the second when Courtney Weathersbee drove home Kirkland who had reached earlier in the inning.
That lead stood until the seventh inning when the Raiders tied the game against Lauren Marbery (W, 19-2) who kept the visiting Raiders off balance most of the night until they were able to knot the score in their final at bat before the Lady Trojans rallied to win.
Garner will return home for the third round on Friday night when they welcome Jack Britt to Trojan Field, first pitch is set for 7:00.
Track Has Great Regional Showing
Congratulations to the following track team members for the outstanding performances at Eastern Regional Track Meet on Saturday.
Domoniee Douglas finished first in the girls high jump with meet record of 5 feet 4 inches.
The girls for 4x1 relay team of Jaykia Davis, Makayla Matherson, Lacherie Clarke and Sarah Schindler finished second
with a school record time 48.81.
Jaykia Davis finished fourth in the girls 200 meter dash with a personal best time of 25.3
The boys 4x4 relay team of Preston Rogers, Tyler Littmann, Lance Littmann and David Hamilton placed fifth .
Great Job to all of the athletes that participated at the regional meet.
Trojans Fall to Rose; Season Ends
WEB CAST.
Greenville Rose scored six runs in their first two at bats on Friday night and never looked back as the Rampants advanced to the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4-A Playoffs with a 9-2 win over Garner at Trojan Park on Friday night.
Rose (19-5) led by a pair of runs as they came to the plate in the second and added to their lead against Trojan right Tyler Marshburn (L, 3-5). After the first two reached for Rose, Chris Hall and Gray Dixon delivered back-to-back RBI singles and after a sacrifice fly later in the frame, Rose led 6-0.
Garner (15-10) trailed 7-0 before they scored their only two runs of the game in the fourth.With two outs, Carrington Austin and Vince Jefferies both reached ahead of Skyler Strickland who singled to bring home Austin and on a throwing error, Jefferies also scored to make it 7-2.
That would be as close as the Trojans would get as Rose scored single runs in the fifth and seventh to go up 9-2. Which proved to be more than enough for Rampant pitcher Jarrett Ozmick who worked a complete game scattering four hits allowing just two runs while walking four and striking out seven.
The Trojan Family would like to say thank you to the class of 2012 for making this such a special season.
Softball Moves On
Garner and New Hanover had a classic battle on Friday night at Trojan Field, but in the end, it was the Trojans who had the last swings and moved on in the 4-A Softball playoffs.
With the game tied at three in eighth, Amber Kirkland came to the dish and launched a home run to put the Lady Trojans ahead for good as Lauren Marbery finished off the Wildcats for the 4-3 Garner victory.
Garner will be back at home on Tuesday night in the playoffs against a opponent that is TBA.
Tennis Falls to Green Hope in Second Round
4A State Dual Teams Tournament - District Round
Garner 0
Green Hope 6
(5/8/2012)
Singles:
K. Patch (GH) d. D. Chavez (G) 6-0, 6-0
M. Hammond (GH) d. A. Smith (G) 6-0, 6-0
L. Rico (GH) d. E. Pierce (G) 6-0, 6-0
K. Burns (GH) d. E. Hall (G) 6-1, 6-3
M. Neighbors (GH) d. J. Webster (G) 6-1, 6-2
M. Wicklegren (GH) d. N. Stephenson (G) 6-1, 6-0
Record: (12-2, 14-7)
Congratulations to coach Walls and the Trojans on a fantastic season.
Trojans Find a Way to Down Central
WEB CAST.
On a night where the contest was back and fourth and walks and defensive miscues by both sides populated the box score, the Garner Trojans found a way to grind out an 8-6 come from behind victory over Harnett Central to secure second place in the Greater Neuse River Conference.
Garner (15-9, 9-5) trailed 6-5 as they entered the seventh inning and fought their way back to score three runs in the frame. After a lead-off walk to Levin Woodall, he advanced to third on a throwing error and scored on a wild pitch to tie the game. The Trojans then loaded the bases ahead of Skyler Strickland who singled home a pair for the 8-6 Trojan advantage.
Harnettt Central (3-18, 3-11) had a shot to tie the game in their half of the seventh and had the tying run at first base when Vince Jefferies, robbed John Costa of what was a game-winning home run to secure the victory for Brighton Hudson (5-0) and the Trojans.
The Trojans lead the contest 4-1 in the fifth before Harnett Central scored three in the inning to tie the game. Central then went ahead 6-5 in the sixth inning.
Garner will return home on Friday night to open the State Playoffs when they host Greenville Rose at Trojan Park. The time for first pitch has not been announced.
**The JV team fell to Harnett Central 4-1 to close their season**
Softball Secures Championship
The Varsity softball team had little trouble deposing of Harnett Central on the road Monday night to capture the Greater Neuse River Conference Championship, again.
Garner will be the number one seed when they begin the State Playoffs on Friday night at home against the Wildcats from Wilmington New Hanover. The time for first pitch has not yet been scheduled.
Trojans Cap Senior Night With Big Win
WEB CAST.
On a night where Garner honored their seven baseball seniors, the Trojans sent them off in fine fashion as the men of Troy downed Southeast Raleigh 12-2 in six innings at Trojan Park.
Garner (14-9, 9-4) scored three runs in their opening at bat thanks to a wild pitch and a two-run home run by Tyler Marshburn off Bulldog starter Colin Tangherlini (L, 0-6).
After adding a single run in the second, third and fourth, the Trojans were sitting pretty when on the other end, Garner starter, Scotty McCreery (W, 3-0), was keeping Southeast Raleigh (0-17, 0-13) off balance as he struck out a career high eight batters.
Meanwhile, Garner added three runs in the fifth on an RBI double from Aquail Sanders along with a pinch hit RBI base hit from Carrington Austin and Robert Doak grounded out to drive home the final run of the frame.
Finally, in the sixth the Trojans were able to end the game on a two-run triple from pitcher turned right fielder Trey Thompson as Garner won their Senior Night contest for the sixth straight year defeating the Bulldogs 12-2.
The Trojans will close their 2012 regular season on Monday night at 7:00 when they travel to Harnett Central.
Softball Hammers Bulldogs
Garner's varsity softball team only had one senior and Amber Kirkland really enjoyed her Senior Night as they Lady Trojans downed Southeast Raleigh 16-0 in three innings.
The Lady Trojans scored six runs in the opening frame while in the second, Kirkland, delivered a two-run double to expand the lead to 8-0 before scoring the 10th run of the game on a wild pitch.
However, Kirkland wasn't done as she drove home two more with another double in the same inning for the 12-0 lead as Garner coasted to the 16-0 victory.
Coach Barbour and his squad will be back in action on Monday night at 7:00 when they travel to Harnett Central to close their regular season.
Soccer Smokes Southeast
Garner honored their senior class on Tuesday night at Trojan Stadium with a 7-1 smashing of Southeast Raleigh.
The Lady Trojans got a pair of goals from Taylor Cooke and Bailey Adams. While Michaela Wycoff, Micaela Kymer and Gabi Dugal all scored single goals.
Dugal also had three assists while Ashely Ford had two helpers and Kymer with one.
The Lady Trojans will close the regular season on Wednesday night at Harnett Central.
Tennis Advances in Playoffs
4A State Dual Team Tournament - Round 1
Garner 5
Jack Britt 1
(5/1/2012)
Singles:
D. Chavez (G) d. Z. Williams (JB) 6-0, 6-0
A. Smith (G) d. C. Mathias (JB) 6-2, 6-2
E. Pierce (G) d. P. Ashley (JB) 6-3, 6-2
E. Hall (G) d. C. Smith (JB) 6-0, 6-1
S. Murray (JB) d. J. Webster (G) 7-5, 6-1
N. Stephenson (G) d. H. Pribble (JB) 6-1, 6-1
Record: (14-6)
Garner will advance to the second round next Tuesday when they travel to Green Hope the champions of the Tri-9 Conference.
Trojans Joust Knights; Remain in Second
WEB CAST.
Garner and Knightdale entered play on Tuesday night tied for second place and both teams looking to remain in the drivers seat for a home playoff spot and after a great night by both pitching staffs, the Trojan prevailed 2-0.
With the game scoreless in the fourth inning, Trojan starter Brighton Hudson (W, 5-0) worked himself into and out of trouble allowing a single and double to the first two Knightdale (12-9, 7-5) hitters which put runners and second and third with no outs. However, the Knights couldn't score as Hudson educed a line out, and a pair of ground outs to escape the inning without any damage done.
Garner (13-9, 8-4) took that momentum they gained in the top of the inning and carry it to the bottom half as they scored a pair of runs. With one man out, Jake Faucette singled to right and two hitters later, Vince Jefferies triple him home to make it 1-0. Aquail Sanders followed with a double to plate Jefferies and make it 2-0 Trojans.
The Knights had a shot in the seventh as the first two men reached against Jake Ellington. Tyler Marshburn (S, 1) then came into pitch and retired the next three men to end the ball game and give the Trojans a 2-0 victory.
Garner returns home on Friday night at 7:00 when they welcome the Southeast Raleigh Bulldogs to Trojan Park for Senior Night. The Trojans will hand the ball to senior right-hander Scotty McCreery while the Bulldogs have yet to name their starter.
**The JV baseball team earned an 8-0 victory over Knightdale on Tuesday night to win the Greater Neuse River Conference. They travel to Harnett Central to close their season on Monday night.**
Softball Hammers Knightdale
Coming off their big victory over West Johnston on Friday night, the Lady Trojans made short work of Knightdale on Tuesday night at Trojan Field defeating the Knights 10-0 in six innings.
Garner will host Southeast Raleigh on Friday night at 7:00 as they honor their 2012 Seniors.
**The JV team defeated Knightdale 15-1 in five innings on Tuesday. They close their season on Monday at 5:00 at Harnett Central.**
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