The Center Vikings were the 42-25 winner over the Cotopaxi Pirates when they last played one another back in February of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Center fell just short of Cotopaxi by a score of 32-30. Center has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Center's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Yanelli Garcia, who scored 13 points.
Center struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only three offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Cotopaxi got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Hayden Eggleston out in front who scored eight points along with four steals. Eggleston is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games she's played. Abby Fieth was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds.
Center's loss dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Cotopaxi, their victory bumped their record up to 12-7.
Center will square off against Sargent at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Center focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 17 on Saturday. Cotopaxi will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Sanford at 5:00 p.m. on February 20th. Cotopaxi's defense has only allowed 28.9 points per game this season, so Sanford's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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