Make it five blowout wins for the Center Grove Trojans this season. They blew past Greenwood, posting a 81-48 win at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Center Grove has managed all season.
Michael Ephraim was the offensive standout of the match as he scored 14 points along with five rebounds and four blocks. He also grabbed two steals for the first time this season. Ben Chestnut was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Center Grove has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for Greenwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Center Grove won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Whiteland at 7:00 p.m. on January 13th. Whiteland knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past eight contests -- so hopefully Center Grove likes a good challenge. Greenwood's road trip will continue as they head out to face Decatur Central at 7:30 p.m. on January 19th. Decatur Central presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Greenwood in Indiana (Decatur Central is ranked 53rd, while Greenwood is ranked 264th).