Basketball Recap: Central Wildcats vs. Fayette County Tigers
Central had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Fayette County Tigers on Monday, sneaking past 48-45. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since December 15, 2023.
Central was led to victory by Jill Huffaker and Maggie Huffaker. Jill dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds, while Maggie almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Maggie a new career-high in offensive rebounds (four). Paislee Ticer was another key player, posting four points plus seven rebounds.
The victory got Central back to even at 1-1. As for Fayette County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Central has already played their next game, a 52-44 defeat against Sheffield on the 26th. Fayette County has also already played their next contest (against Central), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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