While Harnett Central didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They took down the Smithfield-Selma Spartans 63-49 on Monday. The Trojans pushed the score to 54-29 by the end of the third, a deficit the Spartans cut but never quite recovered from.
Harnett Central was led to victory by Kyrese Williams and Sodi Fubara. Williams posted 17 points, while Fubara went 5 for 12 on his way to 11 points in addition to seven boards and three blocks. Williams is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. DJ Brown was another key player, putting up ten points.
Noah Jeter and Khalil Smith certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Jeter had nine points, while Smith posted six points. What's more, Jeter also racked up two steals, the most he's had since back in January.
Trojans
| 12/09/24 @ Smithfield-Selma | 63-49 |
| 12/06/24 @ Western Harnett | 57-31 |
| 12/04/24 vs Smithfield-Selma | 65-51 |
| 12/03/24 vs Douglas Byrd | 64-53 |
| 11/25/24 vs Hobbton | 69-38 |
The win was the fifth in a row for Harnett Central, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.6 points per game. As for Smithfield-Selma, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Harnett Central won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Westover at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Harnett Central is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62 points per game this season. As for Smithfield-Selma, they are taking a road trip to challenge Triton at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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