It may have taken double overtime to finish the job, but the Central Rockets ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They skirted past Park Vista 70-68. Given Central's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 160th, while Park Vista is ranked 323rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jodan Wright, who scored 17 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was Dwight Carter, who scored 12 points along with two blocks.
Park Vista's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tray Goldwire, who scored 12 points along with nine rebounds and two steals. Joshua Riviere was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Central is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Park Vista, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Central's road trip will continue as they head out to face Plantation at 5:00 p.m. on January 15th. As for Park Vista, they will challenge Atlantic Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Atlantic Christian will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
