Brittany McClelland and Montia Johnson combined to score 44 points, as Central edged the Lady Tigers at Republic, 58-52. McClelland led all scorers with 26 points, including 13 in the 4th quarter. Johnson added 18.
Alex Botkin had a big 1st half for Republic, scoring 17 points. But Central adjusted and held her to four points in the 2nd half, and 21 for the game. Sarah Kruel had 10 points for the Lady Tigers. Alexis Edwards scored 9, and Alice Heinzler scored 7.
Central led 12-8 after one period, and 27-22 at halftime. Both teams scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, and Central outscored Republic 21-20 in the final quarter.
Republic falls to 3-2 on the season. Central is 4-2.
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