Independence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 66-32 loss at the hands of the Centennial Stars. The 76ers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-12.
Abdoulaye Ndongo
| 12/06/25 @ Centennial | 8 |
| 12/04/25 @ Whetstone | 10 |
| 12/03/25 @ Whitehall-Yearling | 10 |
| 11/26/25 @ Northridge | 9 |
When it comes to explaining why Independence lost, don't look at Abdoulaye Ndongo. Despite the final result, he posted eight points along with eight rebounds and five blocks. Ndongo is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Fabian Patillo also deserves some recognition as he grabbed his first steals of the season.
Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Centennial, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Independence and Centennial will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The 76ers will square off against rival Briggs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Centennial is set to take on their familiar foe Linden-McKinley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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