Cahokia hasn't had much luck against Centralia recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Cahokia Comanches just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Centralia Orphans at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Cahokia's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matches.
On Thursday, Cahokia didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Normandy, but they still walked away with a 65-61 win.
| 12/19/24 vs Normandy | 19 |
| 12/30/23 vs Ferguson | 19 |
| 12/30/23 vs Payton College Prep | 18 |
| 12/29/23 vs Dyett | 17 |
| 02/19/24 vs Freeburg | 16 |
Cornelius Griffin had an outrageously good game as he dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 boards. That's the most points he has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Omar Nixon, who posted nine points and three steals.
Cahokia smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Centralia fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Breese Central on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 58-50 to the Cougars. The Orphans have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.
Cahokia's victory ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-5. As for Centralia, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.
Things could have been worse for Cahokia, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 68-51 loss to Centralia when the teams last played back in January. Can Cahokia avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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