Center Varsities Split District Basketball Games with Hudson

Center Roughriders Gymnasium, Friday, February 1, 2019 –

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The Hudson Hornets came to Center High School on Friday to compete with the Roughriders in District 20 4-A varsity basketball competition. The Lady Roughriders defeated the Lady Hornets by a 58-39 margin. This improved Center’s overall record to 19-13 and their conference mark improves to 4-4.

The Lady ‘Riders held a narrow 10-8 point lead at the end of the first quarter. They outscored the Lady Hornets 17-10 in the second frame and took a 27-18 advantage into the midway break. Hudson was able to gain ground in the third period by outscoring Center 18-15. This cut Center’s lead to 42-36 going into the fourth stanza.

The Lady Roughrider’s defense stiffened in the final period as they outscored the Lady Hornets 16-3 on their way to taking the 58-39 win.

The Center Roughriders boys varsity team later fell to the Hudson by a 46-39 score. Center now stands at 7-16 for the year and are 1-5 in District 20 action.

Teravan Rhodes got the Hornets out to an early lead with four points in the first period which helped HHS get a 9-7 lead by the end of frame. The Hornets outscored the ‘Riders 12-5 in the second quarter and they took a 22-12 lead into the halftime intermission.

The Hornets led by as much as 15 points during the third stanza but Roughrider postman Chris Jackson scored four points just before the period ended. Center trailed Hudson 33-22 going into the final period.

Roughrider junior guard Jayden Hicks scored ten points in the final period to help close the gap but Hudson was able to hold on for the 46-39 win.

Jayden Hicks led the ‘Riders with 18 points, teammate Zacc Smith scored 9, and Chris Jackson 8. Cade Courtney led the Hornets with 16 points.

The Roughriders will host the Jasper Bulldogs on Friday, February 8, 2019. Girls varsity will tipoff at 6:30 p.m. with boys action to follow.

The Lady Roughriders will travel to Nacogdoches High School for a Bi-District playoff game with the Rusk Lady Eagles on Tuesday, April 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.