Rusk had lost nine straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-21 to make it ten. They came up short against the Center Roughriders, falling 57-33. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Roughriders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.
As for Center, they moved to 9-15 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win they have posted against Rusk since January 22, 2021.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Center to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kaliejha Johnson, who posted eight points in addition to eight boards and four steals. London Weathered was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and ten rebounds.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Rusk will challenge rival Hudson at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Center is set to take on their familiar foe Palestine at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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