The Central Falls Warriors entered their tilt with the Blackstone Valley Prep PRIDE with 13 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 14. Central Falls put the hurt on Blackstone Valley Prep with a sharp 65-45 win on Friday. Central Falls has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 20 points or more this season.
Moises Maldonando was his usual excellent self, shooting 5-for-7 from long range and almost dropping a double-double on 27 points and nine rebounds. It was the first time this season that he pulled down eight or more rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jamilson DePina, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Central Falls' win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-5. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.1 points per game. As for Blackstone Valley Prep, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Central Falls does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Blackstone Valley Prep, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Moses Brown at 7:00 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Rhode Island (Blackstone Valley Prep is ranked 32nd, while Moses Brown is ranked 18th).
