With a playoff game on the line, the North Central Thunderbirds rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Lions 85-33 on the road. North Central's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead North Central to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jace Hooper, who scored 19 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hooper has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Trashaun Cockrell, who scored nine points along with six assists and four steals.
The victory made it two in a row for North Central and bumps their season record up to 11-12. As for Lighthouse Christian Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-17.
North Central will challenge Bloomfield at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Central is coming into the match with four straight wins on the road, so Bloomfield will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Lighthouse Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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