The Central Eagles and the Anson Bearcats will compete for holiday cheer at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with 12 losses in a row dating back to last season, Central turned things around against North Central on Tuesday. They blew past the Knights 45-22. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Anson, as they earned their first road win of the season. They snuck past Chesterfield with a 44-39 victory on Friday. The win was all the more spectacular given the Bearcats' disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 437th in North Carolina, while the Golden Rams are ranked 198th in South Carolina).
Anson's win came from a few key players Central will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Za'Kiah Hixson, who went 5 of 12 on her way to 14 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists. Hixson is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Titiyanna Burns, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards.
Anson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 27 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2023.
The victory got Anson back to even at 4-4. As for Central, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
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