Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Central). They claimed a resounding 79-47 win over the Tawas Area Braves. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wolves as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dontrell Mcclendon led the charge by going 7 of 14 en route to 21 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Terrill Campbell, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine assists.
Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matches.
Wolves
| 01/07/25 @ Tawas Area | 79-47 |
| 01/03/25 vs Carman-Ainsworth | 37-75 |
| 12/28/24 @ Garber | 50-65 |
| 12/20/24 @ Traverse City Central | 16-71 |
| 12/17/24 vs Bay City Western | 49-56 |
Central's win ended a 17-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for Tawas Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Central wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 60-31 loss against Mt. Pleasant on the 10th. As for Tawas Area, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 54-37 defeat against Oscoda on the 9th.
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