The Central Bobcats will square off against the Valley Vista Monsoon at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Central had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Wednesday as they easily beat Metro Tech 110-27. The win was familiar territory for the Bobcats, who have now won five matchups in a row dating back to last season.
John Mattingly
| 11/19/25 @ Metro Tech | 22 |
| 03/07/25 @ Mountain Pointe | 21 |
| 02/28/25 vs Catalina Foothills | 28 |
Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from John Mattingly, who shot 85% from the field en route to 22 points in addition to seven assists and five steals. The contest was Mattingly's third in a row with at least 21 points. Dominic Rojas was another key player, going 10-for-11 on his way to 24 points and six steals.
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Central was working as a unit and finished the game with 28 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Metro Tech only posted seven.
Meanwhile, Valley Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 62-57 heartbreaker at the hands of Hamilton.
Central was able to grind out a solid victory over Valley Vista in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, winning 74-63. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bobcats since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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