On Tuesday, Oak Mountain was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 46-42 to Central. While losing is never fun, Oak Mountain can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 250th, while Central is ranked 100th).
Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aaliyah Golston, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds and three steals. That makes it ten consecutive games in which Golston has scored at least 25% of Central's points. Jakhiya Smith was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with ten rebounds and three steals.
Oak Mountain's loss dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Central, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-5.
Oak Mountain won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Paul W. Bryant at 2:00 p.m. on December 20th. Central won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Pinson Valley at 12:30 p.m. on December 20th. That game will pit two of the most dominant players against one another: Raven Lewis and Golston.
