The Garner Trojans fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back wins it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They claimed a resounding 58-21 win over Clayton at home. That 58-21 margin sets a new team best for Garner this season.
It was another big night for Olivia Jacobs, who scored 30 points along with nine rebounds and seven steals. That makes it 11 consecutive games in which she has scored at least 25% of Garner's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Sumayah Jones, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 17 rebounds.
Garner's win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-8. As for Clayton, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Garner will take on Fuquay - Varina at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Fuquay - Varina is hoping to put an end to a nine-game streak of away losses. As for Clayton, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Southeast Raleigh at 6:00 p.m. Southeast Raleigh has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
