Having just played yesterday, the Centura Centurions will get right back to it and host the Cozad Haymakers at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Centura is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
On Friday, Centura came up short against Centennial and fell 44-37. While the Centurions didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Broncos 14-7 in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Cozad ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They skirted past Gothenburg 62-59. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Haymakers have posted since February 22, 2024.
Cozad's win came from a few key players Centura will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Noah Shoemaker, who went 7 for 14 en route to 22 points and five rebounds. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 15.2 points per game. Chayden Hoffmaster was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten boards.
Cozad's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2. As for Centura, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Centura was dealt a bruising 65-37 loss at the hands of Cozad in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Shoemaker, who went 7 of 13 on his way to 18 points and four steals. Now that Centura knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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