Nyheim Hines scores 3 TD's including a 93-yard kick return and the Thurman Leach era opens with the top-ranked Trojans 21-16 win over #4 Middle Creek. Hines scores on runs of 5 & 11 yards, piling up 85 yards rushing adding 47 receiving. Brighton Hudson passes for 141 yards for Garner (1-0) Julius Barnes leads the Trojans with 55 yards receiving on two catches.
Trojan defense is keyed by a key fumble recovery by Markus Mosley on a Mustang fourth and goal from the one with just 0:58 left to preserve the win. Aaron Smith & Greg Wells fumble recoveries were key to the Trojan win, their 10th in 11 games against the cross town rivals.
Garner travels to Cleveland (0-1) in week two, 7PM kickoff.
stats from the News and Observer