The Central Cobras will take on the Pahokee Blue Devils at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Central has given up an average of 65 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Wednesday, Central lost to Tradition Prep at home by a 69-52 margin. The Cobras were down 55-34 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pahokee, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy 52-20. The Blue Devils have beaten the Gladiators the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Gladiators has come to flipping the script.
Pahokee's win came from a few key players Central will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Javian Jones, who posted 15 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Kanyon Burton, who put up 13 points and six boards.
Central's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Pahokee, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Central against Pahokee in their previous matchup back in December of 2022, as the team secured a 72-43 victory. Will the Cobras repeat their success, or do the Blue Devils have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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