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Trojan Basketball takes two from Westlake

By Matt Skinner 02/01/2024, 9:15am EST

ATLANTA, GA — Looking to hold first place in Region 2-AAAAAAA, the Carrollton High School boys and girls basketball teams traveled to Westlake Tuesday night for a crucial region matchup.

The Trojan girls started strong, leading at halftime 28-15. The offense picked up in the second half for both teams, but the Trojans maintained control, winning 57-48. Miyah Holmes led the team with 19 points, and Madison Swint finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds. The Lady Trojans have now won 20 games in a row for just the third time in school history (2006-07 and 2020-21) and are holding opponents to an average of 34 points per game.

The Trojan boys needed overtime to pull out a thrilling 68-67 victory over Westlake. Senior Dorian Jordan hit a clutch three-pointer with seconds remaining to send the game to overtime. Despite four players fouling out and playing without a starter due to illness, the Trojans held on and secured the win. O'Brien Watkins led the Trojans with 27 points, and Hudson Blackmon added 11 points in the victory.

Both teams remain in control of their destiny for the No. 1 seed in the region tournament. They will hit the road on Friday for their final region road game against the Campbell Spartans. The girls tip-off is at 6:00 p.m., followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m.

CUTLINE: Senior point guard Eli Pippins jumps and passes the ball off while being heavily guarded by a Westlake defender. The Trojan boys pull out a thrilling 68-67 overtime victory over Westlake.

CUTLINE: Trojan junior guard Madison Reese shoots a floater in the paint for the Lady Trojans. The Lady Trojans have now won 20 games in a row for just the third time in school history (2006-07 and 2020-21) and are holding opponents to an average of 34 points per game.

Lady Trojan Basketball dominates in Charleston

By Matt Skinner 01/08/2024, 2:30pm EST

The Carrollton High School girls basketball program competed in the Carolina Invitational in Charleston, SC, at the end of December.

The Lady Trojans came out on top in all three games in the highest division of the invitational. Starting off the week, they defeated Wando, SC. 56-15, Fort Dorchester, SC. 59-28, and Oakland, TN. 42-30.

Head Coach Shon Thomaston was proud of the way his team grew on and off the court during the week away.

“We went on this trip trying to find our identity, and we were successful in doing so,” Thomaston said. “We learned that we can be one of the best defensive teams in program history if we continue to apply ourselves. On the trip, we gave up a total of 73 points for an average of 24 points per game.

Coach Thomaston was also very pleased with the depth that his team built and the experience gained.

“We also learned that with our depth, we are better together than as individuals,” he said. “So through continued teamwork and hard work, we expect to continue to improve and make life difficult for our opponents.”

After starting 1-2, the Trojans have rattled off 10 straight wins, transforming their season and hitting their stride at the right time. Wins over Eagles Landing, rival East Coweta, and even the #4 team in Class AAAAAA, New Manchester, have cemented their dominance on the court since their return from Charleston.

The Lady Trojans will put their streak on the line Tuesday night at home as both the boys and girls will host Westlake for a huge region contest. Tip-off will begin at 6:00 pm. You can also watch live on the NFHS Network or hear all the action on the Trojan Nation Network.

The Carrollton High School girls basketball program competed in the Carolina Invitational in Charleston, SC, at the end of December. The Lady Trojans came out on top in all three games in the highest division of the invitational, defeating Wando, SC. 56-15, Fort Dorchester, SC. 59-28, and Oakland, TN. 42-30.

Junior guard Daija Preston takes a jump shot over a New Manchester defender on Jan. 6. Daija, and the Lady Trojans will put their 10-game winning streak on the line Tuesday night at home as both Trojan programs will host Westlake for a huge region contest. Tip-off will begin at 6:00 pm.

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