Washington had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. Everything went their way against the Garner Trojans as they made off with a 94-72 victory. For the Pam Pack, this counts as revenge for the 63-57 win the Trojans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2024.

Chaise Smith
| 11/28/25 vs Garner | 25 |
| 02/17/25 vs Ayden - Grifton | 22 |
| 02/13/25 @ Ayden - Grifton | 19 |
| 02/11/25 vs SouthWest Edgecombe | 21 |
| 02/07/25 @ North Pitt | 19 |
Washington had a senior duo take command as Shimere Garris posted 35 points in addition to eight assists and five boards and Chaise Smith had 25 points along with seven assists and five rebounds. Smith's big performance that evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jarryn Payne, who put up 11 points and seven boards.
Garner's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington will welcome Hertford County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Garner, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Millbrook at 7:00 p.m.
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