Central lost to Lauderdale County back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Wildcats were beaten by the Tigers 58-31. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 151st, while the Tigers are ranked 28th).
Isla Hardy
| 01/29/26 vs Lauderdale County | 2 |
| 01/22/26 vs Hatton | 7 |
| 01/20/26 @ Brooks | 3 |
| 01/13/26 @ Wilson | 5 |
| 01/12/26 @ Waterloo | 8 |
| + 3 more games |
Central's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Isla Hardy, who posted 15 points and five boards, and Jill Huffaker, who had six points and seven rebounds. Hardy is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last eight games she's played.
Central has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-11 record this season. As for Lauderdale County, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-5.
Central wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 60-16 victory against Sheffield on the 30th. As for Lauderdale County, they will challenge Deshler at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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