Paxton posted their closest win since December 13, 2024 on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 48-45 victory over the Central Jaguars. The win continues a trend for the Bobcats in their matchups with the Jaguars: they've now won three in a row.
Kenzie Lassiter
| 02/06/25 vs Central | 19 |
| 01/28/25 vs Rocky Bayou Christian | 1 |
| 01/17/25 vs Central | 17 |
| 01/14/25 @ Poplar Springs | 10 |
| 01/13/25 @ West Florida Baptist Academy | 12 |
| + 17 more games |
Paxton found their leader in sophomore Kenzie Lassiter, who posted 19 points and six boards. That's the most points Lassiter has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Emily Ward, who earned six points.
Central lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Autumn Boutwell, who had ten points and four steals. She has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Harold, who put up two points along with six assists, five rebounds, and four steals.
Paxton's record now sits at 19-3. As for Central, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 15-11.
Paxton didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 61-46 loss against Jay on the 8th. Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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