The Compton Tarbabes will challenge the Centennial Apaches at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Compton is looking for their season's first win.
Compton is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Lawndale on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Compton was dealt a 72-22 loss at the hands of Lawndale.
Meanwhile, Centennial came into Tuesday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by Compton Early College to the tune of 78-3 on Tuesday. The Apaches' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Centennial's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Erin Jackson, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 15 rebounds. Jackson's afternoon made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Patience Taylor was another key player, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 15 rebounds.
Centennial was working as a unit and finished the game with 27 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Centennial's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Compton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Compton was taken down by Centennial 69-25 in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Can Compton avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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