Center High School on January 26, 2021 –
High School basketball was in in full swing at Center Roughriders Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. In varsity action the Center Lady Roughriders took a 57-54 win over the Jasper Bulldogs. In boys action Center won over Jasper by a 65-48 score.
The girl’s game was close throughout. Center had three players in double figures. Jakayla Parks and May Johnson each had 17 points. Aniyah Boykins added 11 points to Center’s tally. Lady Bulldog Shabrayln Watson scored 20 to lead her team. The Lady ‘Riders are now 13-7 overall and they have two District 17 4A conference games left to play.
In boy’s action, Makel Johnson led Center with 23 points and teammate Jamarrion Evans had 19. The Bulldogs were led by Sterling Winchester with 20 points. Center is 5-1 in conference play with four league games left.
Center will next travel to Palestine High School on Friday, January 29, 2021. JV action will start at 4:30 p.m. with Varsity girls play beginning around 6 p.m. and boys varsity following.
