There's no place like home for Harnett Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They strolled past the Gray's Creek Bears with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the game 57-38. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Harnett Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eli Shwaikeh, who went 6-for-12 on his way to 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kemaury Haywood, who posted seven points in addition to six boards and five steals.
Harnett Central's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Gray's Creek, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-5.
Looking ahead, Gray's Creek will take on Douglas Byrd at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Harnett Central will be paying especially close attention to the Bears' matchup: after the Bears face off against Jack Britt, they'll take on Harnett Central again at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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