Clovis East lost against Central back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Clovis East Timberwolves fell 52-43 to the Central Grizzlies. While losing is never fun, the Timberwolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 144th, while the Grizzlies are ranked 30th).
Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Savana Chase, who posted 12 points and eight rebounds. What's more, Chase also posted a 80% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Illicia Ross, who put up nine points in addition to five boards and five steals.
Clovis East has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-11 record this season. As for Central, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 21-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clovis East will face off against Buchanan at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clovis East is facing Buchanan at the right time seeing as Buchanan is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Central, they will square off against Clovis at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Central is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.6 points per game this season.
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