February 15, 2016 - Center Varsity Boys basketball team defeated the Tatum Eagles Friday, February 12th ending Tatum's 10-game winning streak and handing the Eagles their first loss of District play. The final score was Roughriders 71, Eagles 57. The win tied the two teams giving both a 6-1 record for 4A Region III District 19.
Tatum took charge of the first period with 18 points scored to Center's 9 points and at the half led by 5 points 28-33.
The Roughriders came back after the half dominating the game and winning by 14 points overall. Center scored 43 points in the 3rd and 4th periods together over Tatum's 24 points.
Points scored were by Octavius Evans (27), Jaterious Evans (15), Kyle Parks (12), DeCorey McGee (8), Kaleb Parks (5), Sayoddrick Barnes (2), and Tyrone Roland (2).
Riders are currently 6-1 in District and 16/8 for the season. The 9/JV/V teams play Henderson on Tuesday, February 16th in Henderson with games starting at 5pm.
Game Stats submitted by Hiram Harrison
