Harnett Central entered their tilt with Western Harnett on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Western Harnett Eagles 57-31. The Trojans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matches by 26 points or more this season.
Braydon Temple was his usual excellent self, scoring 17 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyrese Williams, who had nine points along with five assists and four steals.
Harnett Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Harnett Central's win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-1. As for Western Harnett, they are on a 30-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harnett Central and Smithfield-Selma are set to duel on Monday. One thing working in Harnett Central's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four contests. As for Western Harnett, they will head out to square off against Pine Forest at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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