Centennial played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by the Culver City Centaurs and fell 80-29. While losing is never fun, the Apaches can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 823rd, while the Centaurs are ranked 199th).
| 12/20/24 @ Culver City | 25 |
| 12/17/24 vs Savanna | 18 |
| 12/16/24 @ Artesia | 18 |
| 12/09/24 vs Compton | 17 |
| 12/06/24 vs Glendora | 21 |
Despite the defeat, Centennial had strong showings from Erin Jackson, who almost dropped a triple-double on 15 points, 25 boards, and nine blocks, and Aurbrianna Flowers, who went 5 of 8 on her way to 12 points in addition to five assists and five boards. Jackson is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least 15 every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Dalia Robinson, who posted two points and ten rebounds.
Even though they lost, Centennial smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 17 offensive rebounds in eight consecutive contests.
Centennial's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Culver City, they pushed their record up to 7-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Centennial wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 51-32 defeat against St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy on the 21st. Culver City and Central Catholic will round out the year against one another at at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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