Basketball Recap: Omaha Central Skates Past Burke with Ease

Omaha Central's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Burke Bulldogs, posting a 71-39 win. That looming 71-39 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.

Omaha Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ike Ackerman, who posted 11 points and eight rebounds. Ackerman has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Alijah Wayne, who went 5 of 9 on his way to 11 points and six rebounds.

Omaha Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive games.

With the victory, Omaha Central broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-5. As for Burke, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.

Omaha Central will square off against Omaha South at 7:15 p.m. on January 7th. As for Burke, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 73-64 defeat against Lincoln High on the 3rd.