Central is 10-0 against Buford since February of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Central Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the Buford Yellow Jackets at 8:00 p.m. One thing working in Central's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 12 matches.
Last Tuesday, Central strolled past Cheraw with points to spare, taking the game 73-55.
Caden Edmond
| 02/04/25 @ Cheraw | 10 |
| 01/31/25 vs Chesterfield | 12 |
| 01/25/25 @ York Prep | 16 |
| 01/24/25 @ North Central | 13 |
| 01/17/25 @ Andrew Jackson | 8 |
Central got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Caden Edmond out in front who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten boards. Edmond has been hot for a while, having posted eight or more rebounds the last 11 times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Crowder, who posted 15 points along with eight boards and three steals.
Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Buford fought the good fight in their overtime game against NorthPoint Christian Academy on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell to the NightHawks 71-67. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Yellow Jackets came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 252nd in South Carolina, while the NightHawks are ranked 541st in North Carolina).
Central pushed their record up to 15-8 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.3 points per game. As for Buford, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
Central took their victory against Buford in their previous meeting back in January by a conclusive 74-53. The rematch might be a little tougher for Central since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
