Metro Tech extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 27 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-17. They took a blow against the Central Bobcats, falling 122-33. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 325th, while the Bobcats are ranked 14th).
Metro Tech's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Marlon Rodriguez, who went 6-for-13 en route to 16 points, and Isaac Plascensia, who posted six points. Rodriguez also put up a block, which was his first of the season.
As for Central, they pushed their record up to 19-2 with the victory, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 86.8 points over those games.
Central was led to victory by John Mattingly and Grant Mattingly. John dropped a double-double with 36 points and 11 assists, while Grant shot 79% from the field on his way to 23 points along with eight rebounds and six steals. The contest was John's 11th in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Dominic Rojas, who went 5-for-10 to rack up 11 points and five steals.
Metro Tech has already played their next game (against Carl Hayden Community), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Central, they have also already played their next matchup, an 80-38 victory against North on the 22nd.
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