Center and Silsbee squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Center had to settle for second. They came up short against the Silsbee Tigers, falling 70-46. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Roughriders have suffered since December 13, 2024.
Tim Johnson
| 02/17/25 vs Silsbee | 3 |
| 02/11/25 @ Madisonville | 3 |
| 02/04/25 @ Palestine | 5 |
| 01/31/25 vs Rusk | 4 |
| 01/28/25 @ Bullard | 5 |
| + 5 more games |
Center lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Tim Johnson, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten rebounds. He has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last ten times he's played. JaKevin(Tiki) Robinson was another key player, going 5-for-6 en route to 10 points.
Even though they lost, Center smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 17 consecutive contests.
Silsbee's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Payton Jones, who almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine assists. Those nine assists gave Jones a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Quinton Shoulders, who went 5-for-9 on his way to 17 points.
Center's defeat dropped their record down to 17-10. As for Silsbee, they are on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 19 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-13 record this season.
Center does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Silsbee, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers duke it out with the Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Wheatley's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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