Basketball Game Preview: Harnett Central Trojans vs. Triton Hawks

Harnett Central is on a four-game streak of home losses, Triton a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Harnett Central Trojans will welcome the Triton Hawks at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Harnett Central is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Pine Forest on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Harnett Central took a blow against Pine Forest, falling 53-18. While losing is never fun, Harnett Central can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 546th, while Pine Forest is ranked 209th).

Meanwhile, Triton was beaten by Overhills 77-47 on Thursday.

Triton's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Harnett Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.

Harnett Central suffered a grim 47-27 defeat to Triton in their previous matchup back in November of 2024. Will Harnett Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.