M.L. King came into this matchup off a tough 70-point defeat on Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Centennial Knights by a score of 52-50 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Lions have suffered since December 7, 2024.
Despite the defeat, M.L. King saw an underclassman step up: freshman DeAsia Henderson posted 17 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Khloe Wilson, who put up ten points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Centennial's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Iyanna Boykin, who scored ten points along with six rebounds and four steals. London Booker-Daniel was another key player, putting up ten points and three steals.
M.L. King has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. As for Centennial, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. M.L. King will head out to challenge Pace Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Centennial, they will venture away from home to take on Westminster at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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