Holyoke is still undefeated this season after their game against Central on Monday, but Central came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Holyoke Purple Knights came out on top in a nail-biter against the Central Golden Eagles, sneaking past 77-74. This was payback for the Purple Knights, who suffered a 71-65 loss the last time these two teams met.
Holyoke got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Chauncey Ruiz out in front who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. Jaycob Andujar was another key player, going 6 of 9 from beyond the arc on his way to 18 points and six rebounds.
Purple Knights
| 01/06/25 vs Central | 77-74 |
| 12/30/24 vs Greater Lawrence Tech | 59-48 |
| 12/23/24 vs Chicopee | 84-58 |
| 03/04/24 vs Westwood | 73-66 |
| 03/01/24 vs Duxbury | 93-72 |
| + 4 more games |
Holyoke pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 81.3 points per game. As for Central, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holyoke will venture away from home to face off against Sci-Tech at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Holyoke knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Sci-Tech likes a good challenge. As for Central, they will head out to take on Pope Francis Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pope Francis Prep will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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