Central was handed a 31-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 56-53 win over the Westville Yellowjackets.

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Central found their leader in sophomore Pj Robinson, who dropped a double-double with 25 points and 11 boards. Those 11 rebounds set a new season-high mark for Robinson. Another player making a difference was Ralph Stokes, who posted eight points along with nine boards and three steals.
Central's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Westville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will host Harding Fine Arts at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Westville, they will be playing at home against Howe at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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