Missouri High School Basketball - Central holds off Charleston
February 14, 2023: Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Central Tigers (Cape Girardeau, MO) and the visiting Charleston Bluejays (Charleston, MO), saw Central's basketball squad hold off Charleston by a tally of 71-65.
With the victory, Central improves its record to 22-1 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Kennett (Kennett, MO) to confront the Indians in a Southeast Missouri challenge on Friday, February 17. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 6-11. Kennett lost 66-57 in their recent non-league challenge against Saxony Lutheran (Jackson, MO)
Next up, the Bluejays confront the Poplar Bluff Mules (Poplar Bluff, MO) in a Southeast Missouri challenge, on Thursday, February 16. Charleston will attempt to improve on its 19-6 season record.