Paxton is 8-2 against Central since January of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Paxton Bobcats take on the Central Jaguars at 6:00 p.m.
Paxton is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Rocky Bayou Christian just ended the team's five-game winning streak last Tuesday. They fell to the Knights 37-33. The game marked the Bobcats' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
| 11/27/23 vs Baker | 8 |
| 11/25/24 @ Pensacola Christian Academy | 8 |
| 01/28/25 vs Rocky Bayou Christian | 7 |
| 12/03/24 vs Jay | 7 |
| 02/07/24 vs Central | 7 |
Despite their defeat, Paxton saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Marley McClelland, who posted seven points and seven rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. That's the most boards McClelland has posted since back in December of 2024. Destini Chatman was another key player, putting up six points.
Meanwhile, with a playoff win on the line, Central rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Chiefs 83-32. The Jaguars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Central and bumps their season record up to 15-10. As for Paxton, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-3.
Paxton beat Central 57-45 in their previous meeting back in January. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Central's Autumn Boutwell, who went 9 for 21 on her way to 25 points and three steals. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Paxton still be able to contain Boutwell? There's only one way to find out.
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