East Central needed a changed in momentum after dropping 22 straight games and they got it from Aj Hopkins. The East Central Hornets skirted past the Perry Central Bulldogs 48-46 thanks in part to Hopkins, who posted 29 points along with five rebounds and two steals. That makes it four consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of East Central's points.
Defeat or not, Perry Central got some senior leadership from Trace Hinton and Austin Jones. Hinton had 14 points plus seven rebounds and three steals, while Jones almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds. What's more, Hinton also racked up three threes, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Skylyn Powe, who had eight points.
East Central's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Perry Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Central will host Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Central is facing Bay at the right time seeing as Bay is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Perry Central, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Seminary at 7:30 p.m.
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