Trojans fall to Broughton 21-20 in heartbreaker

Trojans fall to Broughton 21-20 in heartbreaker

After losing 3-0 to Millbrook in week one, the Trojans lost another heartbreaker Friday, allowing the Caps to score late in the fourth quarter and take a one-point victory.

Published August 31, 2010 | Posted in GMHS,Sports | No comment
Trojans fall to nonconference competition, continue optimism

Trojans fall to nonconference competition, continue optimism

The Trojans hit the courts for three matches last week, coming out on top against West Johnston 8-1 Wednesday, Aug. 25. The team fell in both nonconference match-ups to Cary Tuesday, Aug. 23 and Athens Drive Thursday, Aug 26.

Published August 31, 2010 | Posted in GMHS,Sports | No comment
WCA Bulldog effort edges out Cherokee Braves

WCA Bulldog effort edges out Cherokee Braves

After a disappointing season-opener last week, the home fans had plenty to cheer about after senior running back Chris Pittman crossed the goal line to end the sudden death overtime.

Published August 31, 2010 | Posted in Featured,Sports,WCA | No comment
Sports commentary: This used to be my playground

Sports commentary: This used to be my playground

I was back in the stadium was because Wake Christian had scheduled a home-and-home series with the Eagles, but that didn’t mean my return to my old stadium, this time as a sports journalist, couldn’t be about more than just football.

Published August 24, 2010 | Posted in Opinion,Sports | No comment
Opening game blues continue for Wake Christian Bulldogs

Opening game blues continue for Wake Christian Bulldogs

Rosewood handed Wake Christian its sixth straight season-opening loss Friday, Aug. 20. “We just weren’t able to pull it out,” quarterback Tyler Renfroe said.

Published August 24, 2010 | Posted in Sports,WCA | No comment
Trojans looking to get healthy after season-opening loss

Trojans looking to get healthy after season-opening loss

After a heartbreaking 3-0 loss to Millbrook (and a handful of bruised and battered players), Garner will look for better execution in week two against Broughton.

Published August 24, 2010 | Posted in Featured,GMHS,Sports | No comment
Q&A with Trojan football coach Nelson Smith

Q&A with Trojan football coach Nelson Smith

Citizen Journalist Derek Medlin caught up with coach Nelson Smith following his team’s scrimmages at the Hwy 70 Pigskin Showdown to gauge his reaction to Garner’s performances against Richmond and Cary High.

Published August 18, 2010 | Posted in GMHS,Sports | No comment
Trojans debut offensive power in Pigskin Showdown

Trojans debut offensive power in Pigskin Showdown

The Hwy 70 Pigskin Showdown at Clayton High School gave Garner fans a first look at the 2010 version of the Trojan football team through two hour-long scrimmages against Richmond and Cary High schools.

Published August 17, 2010 | Posted in Sports | No comment
Sports commentary: Love the spread? Spread the love

Sports commentary: Love the spread? Spread the love

Between the Trojans’ three-headed rushing attack and Wake Christian Academy’s returning bruiser Chris Pittman, there’s a good chance each Friday in Garner will feature fireworks from one of the area teams.

Published August 17, 2010 | Posted in Opinion,Sports | No comment
‘Cooped up’ since January, it’s time to release the Dawgs

‘Cooped up’ since January, it’s time to release the Dawgs

After a lengthy preseason, Wake Christian players are ready to run past the competition with new-look offense.

Published August 17, 2010 | Posted in Sports,WCA | No comment