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.
Volleyball Pounces Wildcats
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
Doubles:
Exhibitions:
Singles:
Doubles:
Exhibitions:
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
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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
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.
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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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
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
(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.**
Greater Neuse River Tennis Tournament Results
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Track Has Great Showing at Home
JaRod McAllister first place and undefeated in the GNRC shot put after the Trojans home meet. Jose Rosas takes the 3200 meter run, Jakiya Davis 200 meter, Sarah Schindler triple jump, Michael Jenkins high jump, Domoniee Douglas, girls high jump, Justine Nunley, 300 meter hurdles.
The Trojans sweep the relays: boys 4X400, girls 4X400, boys 4X800, girls 4X800, boys 4X100 & girls 4X100. The Trojans compete in the GNRC Championships Monday, April 30th at Clayton.
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Reed Signs With Mount Olive
Dominique Reed inked his name on a National Letter of Intent on Friday morning as he signed to play basketball with Mount Olive of the Conference Carolians in 2012.
Reed, who led the Trojans to the sectional finals the last three seasons was the work house inside for the men of Troy and as a result the 6-9 senior garnished All-Conference honors and was tabbed as the Greater Neuse River Player of the Year in addition to being named District Five Player of the Year by the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association and was also second team All-State as named by the same organization.
Averaging 18 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks per contest during the 2011-2012 season, Reed was chosen to participate in the North Carolina East/West All-Star this July in the Greensboro Coliseum.
Dominique plans to major in accounting while enrolled at Mount Olive where fittingly, their mascot is also a Trojan.
Congratulations to Dominique Reed on an outstanding career at Garner High School and we look forward to watching you at the next level.
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Trojans Fall to Wildcats
WEB CAST.
West Johnston broke a two-all tie with a three-run sixth inning to increase their lead in the Greater Neuse River Conference as they defeated the Garner Trojans 5-2 in Benson on Friday night.
The Wildcats (15-3, 9-2) broke the tie on a one out double from Tripp Atkinson followed three hitters later by Trey Lee who singled in the final run of the inning off Trojan starter Tyler Marshburn (L, 3-4) as West took the 5-2 lead.
Garner (12-9, 7-4) took the lead in the second inning when Skyler Strickland scored on a Alec Hulmes hit to the outfield to make it 2-1 Trojans. However, the Wildcats tied the score in the fourth when Adam Morris stole third and came in to score on a throwing error on the Trojan catcher, Carrington Austin.
The Trojans return to action on Tuesday night at 7:00 when they host Knightdale at Trojan Park.
**The JV Baseball team downed West Johnston 4-2 on Friday night. They will also host Knightdale on Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 at Trojan Park.**
Softball Comes up with HUGE Win
Coach Barbour and his Lady Trojans didn't have a whole lot of offense on Friday night at West Johnston, but they had enough as they edged the Wildcats 1-0 to sweep the season series with the 'Cats.
Still scoreless in the fourth, Amber Kirkland drove a fly ball into the outfield which plated Cheyenne Champion and gave Garner a 1-0 lead.
That was plenty of run support for Lauren Marbery who also got some great defense behind her as Shea Barbour made a diving grab in the outfield to rob the Wildcats of extra bases and keep the game in the favor of the lady Trojans.
West tried to push across a run in the seventh but Courtney Barbour gunned down the runner trying to steal second and give the Trojans the 1-0 victory.
Garner returns home on Tuesday night at 7:00 when they welcome Knightdale to Trojan Field. The JV team (who lost to West 11-1) will also take on Knightdale at 5:00
Soccer Blanks Knightdale
Coach Corsbie and his varsity soccer program blanked Knightdale 3-0 last night to continue their hopes at a conference championship alive.
Lady Trojan goals were scored by Gabi Dugal, Micahela Kymer and Lauren Pierce. Assisting on the goals were Michaela Wycoff, and a pair of assists from Dugal.
Greater Neuse River Conference Tournament Update
Greater Neuse River Conference - Tennis Tournament
Day 1 - Results
(4/25/2012)
Singles - Round #1:
#1 D. Dale (C) d. D. Shelp (WJ) 6-0, 6-1
#2 D. Chavez (G) d. C. Johnson (SSS) 6-0, 6-0
#3 G. Rousseau (HC) d. S. Guthrie (K) 6-2, 6-0
#4 A. Dickhoff (K) d. Z. Heath (EW) 6-4, 6-4
#5 A. Simpson (C) d. R. Manion (WJ) 6-2, 6-1
#6 E. Hall (G) d. F. Coehlo (SSS) 6-0, 6-0
#7 W. Clement (EW) d. H. Gihwala (SER) 6-1, 6-2
J. Howarth (HC) d. #8 N. Money (SER) 6-1, 6-0
Singles - Round #2:
#1 D. Dale (C) d. J. Howarth (HC) 6-2, 6-1
#2 D. Chavez (G) d. #7 W. Clement (EW) 6-1, 6-0
#3 G. Rousseau (HC) d. #5 A. Simpson (C) 6-3, 6-0
#6 E. Hall (G) d. #4 A. Dickhoff (K) 3-6, 7-5, 6-0
Doubles - Round #1:
#1 M. Neely/A. Willis (K) d. Je. Araya/Ju. Araya (SSS) 6-0, 6-0
#2 C. Jones/C. Batts (EW) d. B. Atkinson/J. Le (SER) 6-2, 6-0
#3 A. Smith/E. Pierce (G) d. T. Cline/N. DePriest (C) 6-0, 6-0
#4 K. Smith/A. Turner (WJ) d. N. Stephenson/K. Dolman (G) 6-2, 6-0
#5 J. Motley/M. Juarez (WJ) d. JJ Lockley/S. Unti (HC) 6-2, 6-2
D. Egan/B. Whitley (EW) d. #6 I. Bliss/T. Wilkins (C) 6-3, 6-2
#7 P. Snow/P. Perry (SER) d. J. Dillon/N. Pace (HC) 6-2, 7-6 (4)
#8 G. Munn/A. Root (K) d. R. Freeman/R. Hicks (SSS) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles - Round #2:
#1 M. Neely/A. Willis (K) d. #7 P. Snow/P. Perry (SER) 6-2, 6-3
#2 C. Jones/C. Batts (EW) d. #8 G. Munn/A. Root (K) 6-0, 6-4
#3 A. Smith/E. Pierce (G) d. #5 J. Motley/M. Juarez (WJ) 6-1, 7-6 (7)
#4 K. Smith/A. Turner (WJ) d. D. Egan/B. Whitley (EW) 6-4, 6-0
Key:
C - Clayton
G - Garner
K - Knightdale
EW - East Wake
WJ - West Johnston
HC - Harnett Central
SER - Southeast Raleigh
SSS - Smithfield-Selma

Pitching Performance Propels Trojans to Victory
WEB CAST .
Garner right-hander Scotty McCreery tossed the third complete game of the season for the Trojan pitching staff on Tuesday night while his offense game him adquate support as the Trojans defeated the Smithfield-Selma Spartans 5-0 at Trojan Park.
The Trojans (12-8, 7-3) jumped on the board first in the the second inning when Aquail Sanders brought Jake Faucette home on a sacrifice fly.
The men of Troy tacked on four more runs in the third inning against Spartan starter Ben Youngblood (L, 7-2). After three straight base hits to begin the frame, Carrington Austin singled in a run while Levin Woodall followed two batters later with a ball the hit off the first base bag and rolled down the right field line scoring two and giving Garner a 5-0 lead.
That proved to be plenty of run support for McCreery (W, 2-0) who allowed just one fly ball out all night while scattering just three hits over his seven innings of work. Additionally, the righty walked just two batters and struck out seven throwing just 107 pitches on the night.
Garner now moves into second place all alone in the Greater Neuse River Conference standings and will hit the road Friday night to battle league leading West Johnston - first pitch is slated for 7:00.
**The JV team picke dup a 7-1 victory over SSS they will travel to West Johnston Friday afternoon at 4:00.**
Softball Smashes Spartans
Garner made short work of Smithfield-Selma on Tuesday night at Trojan Field defeating the Spartans 12-1 in six innings. The lady Trojans led 2-1 after two but extended their lead to five runs in the fourth inning as Alyssa D'Arco doubled home a pair and Maddy Stewart also delivered an RBI double.
Leading 7-1 after six, Stewart doubled home two more while Lauren Marbery (who earned the win in the circle for Garner) also contributed a RBI and after six, Garner led 10-1.
Amanda Hulmes ended the game in the sixth with a two-run single for the final 12-1.
Garner will hit the road Friday night when they take on West Johnston with first pitch set for 7:00. The JV team will play before at 5:00
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Soccer falls to West
The varsity soccer team fell to West Johnston 4-1 on Monday night. For the lady Trojans their goals was scored by Gabi Dugal while Michaela Wycoff assisted on the goal.
Coach Corsbie and his squad returns to action on Wednesday night at 6:30 when they host Knightdale at Trojan Stadium. The JV team will also be in action and will start at 4:30

Trojans blast Central
WEB CAST.
Garner scored nine runs in the fifth inning of Monday night's contest with Harnett Central to bust open a one all tie as they cruised to an 11-1 six inning victory at Trojan Park.
The Trojans (11-8, 6-3) came to the plate in the fifth with the score tied but were able to break the tie as Harnett Central starter Blake Nance walked five guy in the inning. However, the big hit came from Tyler Marshburn, who with the bases loaded lauched a ball over the wall in left centerfield for his second Grand Slam of the year and put the game away for the Trojans as they took a 10-1 lead and never looked back.
Harnett Central (3-13, 3-6) scored their one run of the contest in the first inning off Trojan starter Brighton Hudson (W, 4-0) as the left-hander issued a two-out free pass followed two hitters later by a Cole Hart double to give Central a short lived 1-0 lead.
Garner tied the game in their half of the third as Carrington Austin doubled home Marshburn to tie the score.
The Trojans return to action on Tuesday night when they welcome Smithfield-Selma to Trojan Park with first pitch set for 7:00.
**The JV team picked up a 2-1 win over Harnett Central on Monday. They will also host SSS on Tuesday at Trojan Park. First pitch is slated for 4:00**
Softball downs Central
The Varsity softball team got back to their winning ways on Monday night as they moved past Harnett Central 2-0 at Trojan Park. Alyssa D'Arco blasted a home run in the fifth inning to break open a 1-0 contest which was plenty of offense for the Lady Trojans.
They will be back in action tomorrow as they host SSS at 7:00. Meanwhile the JV Softball who fell to Central 10-3 tonight will be back at home on Thursday night at 6:00 when they host South Johnston.
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Trojans Drop Heart Breaker
WEB CAST.
East Wake scored a pair of runs in the last of the seventh to come from behind to defeat the Garner Trojans 3-2 on Thursday night.
The Warriors (8-11, 5-4) trailed 2-1 entering their final at bat but managed to get the go ahead and tying runs to second and third with two out against Trojan reliever, Alec Hulmes (L, 1-2). With two strikes on Jonathan Waszak, the ball got away from Garner catcher Carrington Austin allowing the tying to score. Meanwhile, the throw back to Hulmes with stray allowing Tyler Wilder to score from second with the winning run for East Wake.
Garner (10-8, 5-3) took a 2-0 lead with single runs int he third and fourth. In the second, Taylor Stephens doubled and scored two hitters later on a East Wake error. Then in the fourth, Trever Lee singled and later crossed the plate on a Tyler Marshburn double.
Scotty McCreery got a no decision for the Trojans after working 4.1 innings while scattering just seven hits, allowing one run while not walking a batter and fanning six.
Garner returns to action on Monday night when they welcome Harnett Central to Trojan Park for a 7:00 first pitch.
**The JV team defeated East Wake 6-5. They will also host Harnett Central on Monday at 4:00**
Softball Falls
One night after a big win over Clayton, the Lady Trojans couldn't find their offense as they fell to East Wake 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
The Lady Trojans welcome Harnett Central to town on Monday night at 7:00 at Trojan Field. Coach Maxwell and her JV team will play before at 5:00
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Garner Soccer Update
Tuesday night the Lady Trojans battled with East Wake and after all the dust had settled, nothing was decided as the two squads ended the contest in a 1-1 tie. Taylor Cooke had the goal for Garner with the assist coming from McKenzie Bennett.
On Wednesday night, Coach Corsbie and his squad got back to their winning ways taking down Smithfield-Selma 4-0. Garner got a pair of goals from Michaela Wycoff, and single goals Taylor Cooke, and Bayleigh Adams.
Meanwhile, Cooke had a pair of assists with Adams and Gabi Dugal both chipping in with the scoring.
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Tennis Crowned Champions, again!
Garner 7
Southeast Raleigh 2
(4/18/2012)
SENIOR DAY
Singles:
D. Chavez (G) d. G. Gihwala (SER) 6-3, 6-2
A. Smith (G) d. N. Money (SER) 6-0, 6-1
E. Pierce (G) d. P. Snow (SER) 6-0, 6-4
E. Hall (G) d. P. Perry (SER) 6-1, 6-3
J. Webster (G) d. B. Atkinson (SER) 6-0, 6-4
N. Stephenson (G) d. J. Le (SER) 6-3, 6-1
Doubles:
A. Smith/E. Pierce (G) d. H. Gihwala/N. Money (SER) 8-1
P. Snow/P. Perry (SER) d. J. Webster/K. Dolman (G) 8-4
B. Atkinson/J. Le (SER) d. N. Stephenson/S. Washaya (G) 8-2
Exhibitions:
Edward "Ned" Johnson (8-5) won in singles. Ethan Mitchell/Devin Green (8-4) and Sindre Larsen/Kevin Gloth (8-3) won in doubles.
Record: (12-2, 13-6) GNRC - 1st Place
Trojan Tennis Falls to Knightdale
Garner 4
Knightdale 5
(4/17/2012)
Singles:
D. Chavez (G) d. M. Neeley (K) 6-4, 6-4
A. Smith (G) d. A. Dickhoff (K) 7-5, 6-3
E. Pierce (G) d. A. Willis (K) 6-2, 6-3
E. Hall (G) d. S. Guthrie (K) 6-3, 6-1
G. Munn (K) d. J. Webster (G) 4-6, 6-4, 10-4
A. Root (K) d. N. Stephenson (G) 7-6 (5), 2-6, 10-2
Doubles:
M. Neeley/A. Willis (K) d. D. Chavez/E. Hall (G) 8-5
A. Dickhoff/S. Guthrie (K) d. A. Smith/E. Pierce (G) 8-6
G. Munn/A. Root (K) d. N. Stephenson/K. Dolman (G) 8-6
Exhibitions:
Collin Simpson (8-4) and Ryan Mahjoub (8-0) won in singles. John Dunston (4-8) lost in singles. Joseph Graham/Simba Washaya (6-8) and Tyler Losada/Lalonzo Chambers (1-8) lost in doubles.
Record: (11-2, 12-6)
Baseball falls to Clayton
WEB CAST.
It was a night full of offense at Trojan Park on Tuesday night. Unfortunately for Garner, they didn't have enough offense to combat the Clayton attack as they fell to the Comets 14-6.
Clayton (12-6, 5-4) opened up the game with a four spot in the opening inning off Trojan starter Tyler Marshburn (L, 3-3) and after another run in the second, the Comets held a 5-0 lead.
Garner (10-7, 5-2) came storming back in the second with five runs off Comet right-hander Evan Phillips. The big hits of the inning were a two-run double from Jake Faucette and RBI singles from Aquail Sanders and Taylor Stephens as the Trojans knotted the score at five after two.
The men of Troy then took a one-run advantage in the third when Vince Jefferies walked and scored on three consecutive wild pitches.
Clayton would once again find their offensive mojo in the fifth as they exploded for five runs and later added four more in the seventh to pull away and earn the 14-6 victory.
Garner returns to action on Thursday night at 7:00 when they travel to East Wake to battle the Warriors.
**JV Baseball fell to Clayton 7-2 on Tuesday afternoon. They are back in action on Thursday at 4:00 when they play at East Wake*
Softball Picks up Huge Win
Garner entered their game with Clayton on Tuesday night in a three way tie for first place among themselves, the Comets and West Johnston. The lady Trojans found a way to set themselves in great position with a 2-1 victory over Clayton.
The Lady Trojans took a 2-0 lead in the second inning when Courtney Weathersbee drove home Amber Kirkland and Kelsey Bryan. Clayton came back and narrowed the margin to one with a single scratch in the third.
However, that would be as close as the Comets got as Lauren Marbrey settled in to preserve the one-run, 2-1 victory for Garner.
The Lady Trojans return to action on Thursday night at 7:00 when they travel to East Wake. The JV team will play before at 5:00.
Lacrosse Falls
Coach Barnes and her lacrosse squad fell to Wakefield on Tuesday night, 13-4. Justin Clark paced the Trojans scoring three of their four goals, Cody Byrns records the fourth Trojan goal.
Soccer ties E.Wake 1-1
Schedule Changes for Trojan Sports
Lady Trojan Soccer Update
Coach Corsbie and his Lady Trojans played a pair of matches this week, one in the conference and then another outside the Greater Neuse River Conference. .
After dropping a 1-0 decision to Clayton on Wednesday night, the lady Trojans came back on Thursday and managed to tie Fuquay at two. Garner goals were scored by Michaela Wycoff and Lauren Pierce.
The Lady Trojans return to action on Monday night when they travel to East Wake at 6:00.
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Trojan Netters smash West Johnston
Garner 9
West Johnston 0
(4/11/2012)
Singles:
D. Chavez (G) d. K. Smith (WJ) 6-0, 6-2
A. Smith (G) d. J. Motley (WJ) 6-2, 6-2
E. Pierce (G) d. M. Juarez (WJ) 6-1, 7-5
E. Hall (G) d. A. Turner (WJ) 6-4, 6-2
J. Webster (G) d. D. Shelp (WJ) 7-6 (4), 6-3
N. Stephenson (G) d. A. Atik (WJ) 6-4, 6-2
Doubles:
D. Chavez/E. Hall (G) d. K. Smith/A. Turner (WJ) 8-1
A. Smith/E. Pierce (G) d. J. Motley/M. Juarez (WJ) 8-3
N. Stephenson/K. Dolman (G) d. D. Shelp/R. Manion (WJ) 8-5
Exhibitions:
Ethan Mitchell/Ryan Mahjoub (9-8 (4)), John Dunston/Joseph Graham (8-6) and Edward "Ned" Johnson/Devin Green (8-2) won in doubles!
Record: (12-5, 11-1)
The tennis squad returns to action on Tuesday, April 17 when they host Knightdale at 4:00
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