Eisenhower hadn't done well against Andover Central recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Tigers snuck past the Jaguars with a 40-34 win. The score was all tied up 21-21 at the break, but the Tigers were the better team in the second half.
Payton Blue was her usual excellent self, shooting 47% from the field to rack up 18 points along with six boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Parker Bailey, who posted nine points.
Andover Central's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Payton Converse, who had seven points and 15 rebounds. Reese Wilborn was another key player, putting up 11 points.
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| 12/19/25 - Away | 40-34 W |
| 02/25/25 - Away | 44-47 L |
| 12/20/24 - Home | 42-56 L |
| 02/23/24 - Away | 32-36 L |
| 02/02/24 - Home | 42-51 L |
| + 5 more games |
Eisenhower's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Andover Central, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-2.
Eisenhower didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 66-52 defeat against Kapaun Mt. Carmel on the 20th. As for Andover Central, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Newton at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026.
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