After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Frederick Douglass, the Madison Central Indians were happy to have found some success on Friday. They came out on top against Paul Laurence Dunbar by a score of 57-45. Given Madison Central's advantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 48th, while Paul Laurence Dunbar is ranked 126th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Madison Central was led to victory by Nataya Strader and Brittany Campbell. Strader scored 19 points along with six rebounds and three steals, while Campbell scored 17 points along with five assists and three steals. Campbell is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. Jordynn Miles was another key contributor, scoring four points along with three steals.
Madison Central has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season. As for Paul Laurence Dunbar, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-15 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Madison Central will take on Grant County at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Paul Laurence Dunbar, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Berea at 7:30 p.m.
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