Pickerington Central was the 45-42 winner over Pickerington North when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The game between the Pickerington Central Tigers and the Pickerington North Panthers didn't end well, with the Pickerington Central Tigers falling 75-58. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 118th, while the Panthers are ranked 21st).
Pickerington North had a senior duo take command as Favor McFadden dropped a double-double with 27 points and ten rebounds and Arness Lawson went 8-for-12 en route to 17 points along with eight boards and five assists. Lawson's evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Kendrick Duru was another key player, going 5-for-8 to rack up 11 points.
Pickerington Central's loss dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Pickerington North, the win was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pickerington Central will venture away from home to challenge Reynoldsburg at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Reynoldsburg's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last ten contests. As for Pickerington North, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers duke it out with the Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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