Basketball Recap: Truman Ryan Key Part of a Team Effort in Bison Win

Bison

Margin (Wins)

01/10/25 vs Arcadia/Loup City	22
12/30/24 vs Fairbury	18
12/21/24 @ Cross County	12
12/17/24 vs Minden	15
12/07/24 @ Ord	12

Central City posted their biggest victory since February 9, 2024 on Friday. Everything went their way against the Arcadia/Loup City Rebels as the Central City Bison made off with a 55-33 win. The Bison have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Rebels, too.

Central City's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Truman Ryan, who posted 14 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Karter Negus, who had nine points and seven rebounds.

Central City smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.

Despite the defeat, Arcadia/Loup City saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Eli Jaixen went 5 of 11 on his way to 17 points and three steals. Jaixen's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points.

The victory got Central City back to even at 6-6. As for Arcadia/Loup City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central City will head out to challenge St. Paul at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Central City is facing St. Paul at the right time seeing as St. Paul is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Arcadia/Loup City, they will venture away from home to face off against Shelton at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Shelton's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests.