The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles will be home for the holidays to greet the Centennial Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Shelbyville Central's five-game losing streak came to an end on Friday. They came out on top against Riverdale by a score of 68-55. That 68-55 margin sets a new team best for Shelbyville Central this season.
Shelbyville Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Terrance Johnson, who scored 17 points. That's the first time this season that Johnson scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tae'shawn Shelton, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Centennial scored the most points they've had all season to find success last Monday. They walked away with a 77-67 win over Shelbyville Central. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Centennial as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Shelbyville Central's win ended a eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Centennial, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Shelbyville Central came up short against Centennial in their previous matchup last Monday, falling 77-67. Will Shelbyville Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
