Centura suffered their biggest loss since December 10, 2024 on Friday. They were beaten by the Crofton Warriors 54-27. While losing is never fun, the Centurions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 113th, while the Warriors are ranked ninth).
Centura's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taya Taukiuvea, who posted 11 points and seven boards. Taukiuvea is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 57% in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Davis, who had six points and ten rebounds.
It was another big night for Jaisie Janssen, who dropped a double-double with 21 points and ten boards for Crofton. Those 21 points gave Janssen a new career-high. Jazzmyn Wieseler also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Centurions
| 02/28/25 @ Crofton | 27-54 |
| 02/20/25 vs St. Cecilia | 27-23 |
| 02/19/25 @ Maywood/Hayes Center | 53-46 |
| 02/17/25 vs Shelby-Rising City | 52-11 |
| 02/14/25 @ Arcadia/Loup City | 52-26 |
The loss snapped Centura's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 15-12 record. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.5 points on average over those games. As for Crofton, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-3 record this season.
Centura does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Crofton, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 53-28 victory against Yutan on the 6th.
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