Crystal Lake Central had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 3-2 to make it 12. They had to suffer through a 78-51 loss at the hands of the Central Rockets. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 329th, while the Rockets are ranked 156th).
Crystal Lake Central's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Logan Laudadio, who posted nine points and three steals, and Aidan Watson, who earned nine points. Konner Altergott also deserves some recognition as he scored his first points of the season.
As for Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Central to victory, but perhaps none more so than Patrick Magan, who went 6-for-10 on his way to 15 points in addition to six boards and five steals. Those five steals gave Magan a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Carpenter, who made all 6 shots he took to post 16 points along with five assists and three steals.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Crystal Lake Central is set to face off against their familiar foe Hampshire at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Central will square off against rival Crystal Lake South at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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