Central's last matchup with Hillcrest could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Friday. The Bulldogs were dealt a 51-19 loss at the hands of the Hornets. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 394th, while the Hornets are ranked 62nd).
Hillcrest's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Serenity Johnson, who posted 12 points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists. Johnson has been hot, having also posted three or more steals the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Sa'niya Johnson, who shot 56% from the field to rack up 13 points and five boards.
Central's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Hillcrest, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-2.
Central has already played their next contest, a 61-19 loss against Clever on the 27th. As for Hillcrest, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 66-60 win against Skyline on the 27th.
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