Titans
| 01/31/25 vs Centennial | 31-24 |
| 01/28/25 @ Tri County | 44-28 |
| 01/25/25 vs Sandy Creek | 35-32 |
| 01/21/25 vs Exeter-Milligan/Friend | 44-14 |
Thayer Central came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Centennial Broncos by a score of 31-24. Given the Titans' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 39th, while the Broncos are ranked 157th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Thayer Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Leah Havel, who went 6 of 11 on her way to 12 points and eight rebounds. Havel has been hot recently, having posted eight or more boards the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Paige Tietjen, who posted ten points.
Thayer Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Thayer Central pushed their record up to 13-3 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 23.5 points per game. As for Centennial, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Thayer Central has already played their next match, a 56-38 loss against David City on the 1st. As for Centennial, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Heartland at 6:00 p.m. on February 11th.
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