Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Central). They blew past the Hernando Christian Academy Lions, posting an 84-44 win. The Bears have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 23 points or more this season.
Braydon Prospero
| 12/19/25 vs Hernando Christian Academy | 33 |
| 12/18/25 vs Citrus | 25 |
| 12/16/25 vs Anclote | 20 |
Braydon Prospero was his usual excellent self, shooting 4-for-6 from beyond the arc and almost dropping a triple-double with 33 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. The matchup was his third in a row with at least 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Joseph Greene, who went 8-for-12 en route to 17 points.
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Central was working as a unit and finished the game with 26 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Central pushed their record up to 9-0 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Hernando Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Central and Academy at the Lakes will face off at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. The Bears will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 53.45 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Hernando Christian Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Angeline Academy of Innovation at 7:00 p.m. on January 8, 2026.
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