Centerville Tigers extend season record to 12-3

Michael Gwosdz (3) brings the ball up court in the New Waverly game where he led the scoring with 28 points. The Centerville Tigers defeated Lovelady on December 15th but lost their district opener to New Waverly on December 18 to close out their week with a season record of 12-3.

In a non-district clash the Tigers traveled to Lovelady on December 15 and came away with a solid 61-49 victory. Clay Hardee had 13 points and 14 rebounds and Jonathan Cloud chipped in with 12 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Tigers. Michael Gwosdz dished out 4 assists. Jamal High only shot 6 times from the field but canned 5 to go with 2 free throws to end up with a solid 12 points.

Individual stats for the Tigers against Lovelady: Chase Garrett 1 rebound; Michael Gwosdz 10 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Jeremy Hammock 5 points, 4 rebounds; Jamal High 12 points, 9 rebounds; Ryan Payne 6 points, 1 rebound; Clay Hardee 13 points, 14 rebounds; Jonathan Cloud 12 points, 13 rebounds; Rashad Hopkins 3 points, 1 rebound.

On December 18th the Tigers hosted New Waverly in their first district game and came out on the short end of the score 53-80. New Waverly is one of the favorites in district and displayed a lot of talent. Michael Gwosdz had an outstanding game as he hit 4 of 5 three-pointers and had a game high 28 points to go along with 5 rebounds.

Individual stats for the Tigers against New Waverly: Jonathan Cloud 7 points, 12 rebounds; Clay Hardee 4 points, 4 rebounds; Ryan Payne 3 points; Jamal High 5 points, 7 rebounds; Jeremy Hammock 2 points, 1 rebound; Michael Gwosdz 28 points, 5 rebounds; Chase Garrett 1 point, 1 rebound.

The Tigers play in the Lovelady tournament on December 28-30 before resuming district games as they entertain Buffalo on January 5th.