Basketball Recap: Arkport Central Comes Up Short

It was a Battle of the Birds when Arkport Central challenged Fillmore on Thursday. The Bluejays had to suffer through a 59-29 loss at the hands of the Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bluejays of the 73-53 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.

Arkport Central's defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Fillmore, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Arkport Central won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Hammondsport at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fillmore, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Depew at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2026.