Central Noble had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 47-44 win over the Garrett Railroaders on Friday. Given the Cougars' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 131st, while the Railroaders are ranked 292nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Central Noble's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Abby Pliett led the charge by putting up 12 points. Kierra Bolen was another key player, posting nine points.
Cougars
| 01/10/25 @ Garrett | 47-44 |
| 12/14/24 @ Westview | 46-33 |
| 12/10/24 @ Lakewood Park Christian | 57-44 |
| 12/06/24 @ Angola | 46-37 |
| 11/26/24 @ Lakeland | 55-28 |
Central Noble's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-6. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.2 points per game. As for Garrett, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central Noble will square off against Lakeland at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Garrett, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Bellmont at 7:30 p.m. on January 21st.
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