Basketball Preview: Druid Hills Red Devils vs. Central Lions
The Druid Hills Red Devils will head out on the road to take on the Central Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Druid Hills finally turned things around against Clarkston on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Angoras as they made off with a 76-56 victory. The Red Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Central faced off against Temple on Tuesday. Central claimed a resounding 79-44 win over Temple. That 35 point margin sets a new team best for the Lions this season.
Central relied on the efforts of Khaven Cochran, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Chace North, who went 12 for 19 en route to 26 points plus two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Messiah Boykin, who posted 11 points plus six assists and five rebounds.
Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Druid Hills' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Central, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
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