Basketball Recap: Harnett Central Comes Up Short

Harnett Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They took a 45-29 bruising from the Triton Hawks. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 47-27 back in November of 2024.

It was another big night for Ja'Niah Smith, who went 8 for 15 on her way to 18 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals for Triton. Nashara McNeil-Watlington was another key player, putting up 12 points along with five boards and four steals.

Harnett Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Triton, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-10.

Harnett Central and Hobbton will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday without much rest having both just played. Harnett Central is facing Hobbton at the right time seeing as Hobbton is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Triton, they will host E.E. Smith at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Azariah Brunson and McNeil-Watlington.