Centennial hasn't had much luck against Primero recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Centennial Rams will head out on the road to take on the Primero Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, in a tight matchup that could have gone either way, Centennial made off with a 35-34 victory over Creede. The win continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Miners: they've now won five in a row.
Meanwhile, Primero came tearing into Saturday's game with 15 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26.3 points), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Bobcats 76-29. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 23 points or more this season.
Primero's win came from a few key players Centennial will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Brett Kendall, who posted 21 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Kendall is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Mat Pachorek, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 boards.
Primero pushed their record up to 19-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.3 points over those games. As for Centennial, their win bumped their record up to 8-10.
Things could have been worse for Centennial, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 45-26 loss to Primero in their previous meeting back in February of 2022. Can Centennial avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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