The Pueblo Central Wildcats's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 76-48 victory over Pueblo Centennial. Given Pueblo Central's advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 85th, while Pueblo Centennial is ranked 226th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Pueblo Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zach Mehess, who scored ten points along with eight rebounds and five assists. It was the first time this season that Mehess pulled down eight or more rebounds. Xavier Davis was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with seven rebounds and four blocks.
When it comes to explaining why Pueblo Centennial lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jeffrey Valdez. Despite the final result, he scored 17 points along with five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Xavian Ramos, who scored eight points.
Pueblo Central is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. As for Pueblo Centennial, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-15.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pueblo Central will take on Pueblo South at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pueblo Central is coming into the matchup with six straight victories at home, so Pueblo South is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Pueblo Centennial, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Pueblo East at 7:30 p.m. on February 15th. Pueblo East is coming into the match with five straight wins on the road, so Pueblo Centennial is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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