Harnett Central's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Hobbton Wildcats 69-38. That's more bragging rights for the Trojans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Leading Harnett Central to victory were Braydon Temple and Kyrese Williams. Temple went 6 for 15 en route to 19 points plus six steals and five assists, while Williams posted 17 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Temple is 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, scoring 12 points plus four steals.
Harnett Central was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since the start of last season.
Despite the defeat, Hobbton saw an underclassman step up: freshman Richard Simpson posted 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nashon Kilkenny, who earned six points.
Harnett Central now has a winning record of 2-1.
Harnett Central will square off against Douglas Byrd at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hobbton has already played their next matchup, a 48-25 win against Clinton on the 2nd.
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