Centerville lost to Apple Springs back in February of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Centerville Bulldogs came out on top against the Apple Springs Eagles by a score of 65-52. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 529th, while the Eagles are ranked 1382nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
| 01/07/25 @ Apple Springs | 32 |
| 01/03/25 vs Zavalla | 25 |
| 12/30/24 @ Grace Community | 32 |
| 12/27/24 vs Oakwood | 20 |
| 12/20/24 @ Broaddus | 25 |
| 12/17/24 vs Laneville | 24 |
Centerville was led to victory by Jake Slaten and Kolt Larsen. Slaten dropped a double-double on 32 points and 18 rebounds, while Larsen dropped a double-double on 24 points and ten assists. Slaten's evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Hardy Brown, who posted five points.
They weren't the only one working in the assists department: Centerville was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Apple Springs only posted seven assists.
Despite the loss, Apple Springs still got an impressive performance from Zeth Dugat, who put up 33 points. Dilyn Baird was another key player, putting up eight points.
The victory made it two in a row for Centerville and bumps their season record up to 18-3. As for Apple Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Centerville wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 68-64 win against Kennard on the 10th. As for Apple Springs, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 1-0 victory against Laneville on the 10th.
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