The Triton Hawks entered their tilt with the Harnett Central Trojans with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. Triton managed a 46-42 victory over Harnett Central on Friday. Given Triton's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 204th, while Harnett Central is ranked 505th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Triton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ahmad Morris, who scored five points along with 14 rebounds and three blocks. Morris is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of A. J. Dewar, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds.
Harnett Central's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Quan Dixon, who scored 14 points. Dixon continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Kemaury Haywood, who scored ten points along with five rebounds.
Triton is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. As for Harnett Central, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-14.
Triton will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Harnett Central at 7:00 p.m. Triton is coming into the matchup with five straight wins at home, so Harnett Central is out to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Harnett Central, they will head out on the road to challenge Triton at 7:00 p.m. Triton is coming into the contest with five straight wins at home, so Harnett Central is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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