The LaPoynor Flyers and the Center Roughriders will compete for holiday cheer at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.
LaPoynor is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Martins Mill just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. The game between them and the Mustangs didn't end well, with LaPoynor falling 70-51. The contest marked the Flyers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Center). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat Henderson 85-34. With the Roughriders ahead 42-16 at the half, the game was all but over already.
LaPoynor better keep an eye on Tim Johnson. He was instrumental in Center's win, going 10 for 11 on his way to 22 points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of JaKevin(Tiki) Robinson, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine boards.
Center was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Center pushed their record up to 6-3 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.3 points per game. As for LaPoynor, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-3.
LaPoynor came up short against Center in their previous meeting back in December of 2022, falling 68-59. Will LaPoynor have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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