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| 02/07/25 - Away | 69-41 W |
| 01/14/25 - Home | 74-53 W |
| 02/02/24 - Home | 68-45 W |
| 01/08/24 - Away | 70-64 W |
| 02/03/23 - Away | 62-52 W |
| + 5 more games |
Central came tearing into Friday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.8 points), and they left with even more momentum. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Buford Yellow Jackets 69-41. The contest marked the Eagles' most dominant win of the season.
Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Caden Edmond led the charge by putting up 14 points and eight boards. Edmond is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 12 games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Crowder, who posted 12 points and five assists.
Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 16 consecutive games.
When it comes to explaining why Buford lost, don't look at Gage McManus. Despite the final result, he went 8-for-16 on his way to 19 points and five boards. Jake Milhorn was another key player, earning nine points.
Central's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.8 points over those games. As for Buford, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.
Central didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 61-59 defeat against Andrew Jackson on the 10th. As for Buford, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 67-58 loss against York Prep on the 10th.
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