Basketball Recap: Central Comes Up Short

Central blew Opelika out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Opelika got their revenge. The Red Devils fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 59-57. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Red Devils have suffered since November 26, 2024.

Central's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 12-10. As for Opelika, their victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-6.

Central has already played their next contest, a 62-55 win against Smiths Station on the 30th. As for Opelika, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 75-67 victory against Auburn on the 30th.