Central Crossing can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 36-35 win over the Olentangy Braves. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Comets' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 613th, while the Braves are ranked 95th).
Several Braves players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jackson Mangham, who posted nine points and six boards. Another player making a difference was Quentin Page, who had six points in addition to seven boards and four steals.
Central Crossing's record now sits at 3-8. As for Olentangy, their loss dropped their record down to 8-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Crossing will take on Grove City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Grove City is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.5 points per game this season. As for Olentangy, they will face off against Olentangy Berlin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Olentangy also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 58.8 points per game.
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