After losing to Marysville the last time they met, Center Line decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Center Line Panthers strolled past the Marysville Vikings with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 57-43. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 201st, while the Vikings are ranked 504th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Center Line was led to victory by TE'REZ HOLMES and KAMEREN HIGGINBOTHAM. HOLMES dropped a double-double on 21 points and 15 boards, while HIGGINBOTHAM went 5 of 10 on his way to 14 points in addition to seven rebounds and six assists. That makes it four consecutive games in which HOLMES has scored at least a third of Center Line's points. The team also got some help courtesy of ISAIAH ASHFORD, who posted ten points and four steals.
Panthers
| 01/09/25 vs Marysville | 57-43 |
| 12/20/24 vs Clintondale | 75-41 |
| 12/17/24 vs Sterling Heights | 90-66 |
| 12/04/24 vs Hazel Park | 72-59 |
| 02/13/24 vs St. Clair | 52-46 |
| + 2 more games |
Center Line pushed their record up to 8-4 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.6 points per game. As for Marysville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Center Line will host Eastpointe at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Center Line is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.2 points per game this season. As for Marysville, they will welcome Mott at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Marysville is facing Mott at the right time seeing as Mott is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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