Center Splits District 17 4A Varsity Basketball Games with Carthage

Center High School on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 –

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Tuesday night saw the Center Roughriders varsity and junior varsity girls and boys basketball teams host the Carthage Bulldogs for District 17 4A games.

In varsity action the Lady Roughriders led at the end of the first quarter by an 8-5 score. Carthage was able to outscore Center 12-4 during the second stanza and they led 17-12 at the midway break.

Carthage stretched their lead to eight points in the third frame and they led 31-23 going into the fourth quarter. The Lady Bulldogs were able to outscore the Lady ‘Riders 11-4 in the final period as they took the win by a 42-27 final score. The Lady Roughriders are now 2-1 in conference play and they are at 5-12 for a season mark.

The boys varsity game was close early. Center trailed 23-21 points at the buzzer ending the first quarter. They fell behind 39-36 by halftime. Center outscored the Carthage Bulldogs 49-35 in the second half however to earn a 70-58 district win. The ‘Riders are now 1-1 in conference play and they have a 14-8 overall standing.

Center will travel to face the Hudson Hornets on Friday, January 21, 2022 where JV will tip off at 4:30 p.m. and varsity action will follow.