The Centura Centurions will venture away from home to challenge the Centennial Broncos at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Centura took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Doniphan-Trumbull by a score of 36-25. The win was some much needed relief for the Centurions as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Centura got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Taya Taukiuvea out in front who posted 11 points in addition to seven boards and four steals. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Davis, who put up 14 points and five blocks.
Centura smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Centennial over Shelby-Rising City in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Centennial blew Shelby-Rising City out of the water with a 42-14 final score. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Broncos had established a 23 point advantage.
Centennial's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8. As for Centura, their record now sits at 4-8.
Centura strolled past Centennial when the teams last played back in January of 2024 by a score of 54-35. The rematch might be a little tougher for Centura since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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