It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Central can now relate to. The match between them and the Jupiter Warriors didn't end well, with the Central Cobras falling 72-57. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cobras of the 43-31 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2023.
LOVELY GABRIEL
| 02/06/25 @ Jupiter | 4 |
| 01/30/25 @ Vero Beach | 6 |
| 01/28/25 vs Jensen Beach | 4 |
| 01/25/25 vs Bishop Moore | 4 |
| 01/24/25 vs North Florida Educational Institute | 4 |
| + 3 more games |
CHAUNCIONA DAVIS and LOVELY GABRIEL certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. DAVIS went 7 of 12 en route to 24 points along with five boards and three steals, while GABRIEL dropped a double-double on 17 points and 13 rebounds. GABRIEL is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted four or more in the last eight games she's played. KAYLANAH NEWTON also deserves some recognition as she pulled down her first rebounds of the season.
Jupiter's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ainsley Graybeal, who posted 12 points and seven assists. Those seven assists gave Graybeal a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sloan Warlow, who went 7 for 10 on her way to 16 points and five boards.
Central's defeat dropped their record down to 11-15. As for Jupiter, their victory bumped their record up to 14-7.
Looking ahead, Central will take on Dr. Phillips at 7:00 p.m. on February 13th. Dr. Phillips knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Central likes a good challenge. As for Jupiter, they have already played their next game, a 62-35 loss against Centennial on the 8th.
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