Central has played every game this season on their home court, but they'll have to hit the road on Monday. They will challenge the Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish at 7:30 p.m.
Last Thursday, things could have been worse for Central, but they could have been a whole lot better as they took a 55-38 loss to Clever.
Meanwhile, Springfield Catholic had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They enjoyed a cozy 48-33 win over Parkview on Monday. That looming 48-33 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Springfield Catholic yet this season.
Central bumped their record down to 0-2 with that defeat, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 27.7 points per game. As for Springfield Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.
Central came up short against Springfield Catholic in their previous matchup back in December of 2022, falling 52-39. Can Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
