It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but the Central Rockets ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They skirted past Park Vista 70-68. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Central has posted yet this season.
Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jodan Wright, who scored 17 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was Dwight Carter, who scored 12 points along with two blocks.
Central has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Park Vista, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Central's road trip will continue as they head out to face Plantation at 5:00 p.m. on January 15th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (Plantation is ranked 159th, while Central is ranked 155th). As for Park Vista, they will head out on the road to face off against Atlantic Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
