Basketball Recap: Centerville Skates Past Scotland/Menno with Ease

Tornadoes

Team Score

01/14/25 @ Scotland/Menno	66
01/10/25 @ Burke	64
12/19/24 @ Avon	64
12/31/24 vs Beresford	62
01/02/25 @ Gayville-Volin	61

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Centerville). They really took it to the Scotland/Menno Trappers for the full four quarters, racking up a 66-37 win. The Tornadoes have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 26 points or more this season.

When it comes to explaining why Scotland/Menno lost on Tuesday, don't look at Kory Keppen. Despite the final result, he posted seven points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Izayah Ulmer, who earned seven points.

Centerville's victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.7 points per game. As for Scotland/Menno, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Centerville will head out to face off against Irene/Wakonda at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Scotland/Menno, they will venture away from home to square off against Andes Central/Dakota Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.