There's no place like home for Garner, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They secured a 75-71 W over the Clayton Comets on Friday. The Trojans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Garner to victory, but perhaps none more so than Sumayah Jones, who dropped a triple-double with 14 points, 19 boards, and 12 assists. Jones also grabbed five steals, which is notable because Garner is 5-1 when she posts at least five steals, but 4-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Aniyah Williams, who went 13-for-22 to rack up 36 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Trojans
| 01/31/25 vs Clayton | 23 |
| 01/28/25 @ Willow Spring | 9 |
| 01/27/25 vs Cleveland | 18 |
| 01/24/25 @ South Garner | 9 |
| 01/07/25 @ Fuquay - Varina | 14 |
| + 15 more games |
Garner smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Clayton lost, don't look at Y'Zana Lee Randle. Despite the final result, she posted 30 points. That was a full 42.3% of Clayton's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's had more than a third of the team's points. Brynn Stevens was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Garner's record now sits at 9-10. As for Clayton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-7.
Garner didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 45-37 win against Fuquay - Varina on the 4th. As for Clayton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 90-20 loss against Southeast Raleigh on the 4th.
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