Boys’ Basketball Streaks Past TRAC Rival Findlay on Road, 57-33
The Central Catholic boys’ basketball team secured a 57-33 victory against Findlay on Tuesday in the Findlay HS Gymnasium. With the convincing road triumph, the Fighting Irish improve to 3-1 overall, 2-0 in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference.
CCHS set the tone at the outset, outscoring the Trojans 18-7 in the opening period to stretch its winning streak to 3-straight games.
Senior Michael Greenlee Jr. paced the victorious Scarlet & Gray with a game-high 20 points and 8 rebounds, followed closely by sophomore Makhi Leach with a season-best 17 points.
CCHS also benefited from 7 points each by senior Ty’Waun Clark and junior Isaiah Brenneman to snap a 3-game losing skid in the series.
Luke Weihrauch led the host Trojans (4-2, 2-1 TRAC) with 12 points.
Earlier in the evening, the CCHS freshman lost to Findlay, 49-43, while the junior varsity team registered a 56-32 triumph against its TRAC opponent.
Central Catholic will return to the hardwood against Skyview High School on Tuesday, Dec. 27 in the 1st of 3 games at the Cactus Jam in Phoenix, Ariz. The opening tip versus Skyview is slated for 10:30 am (Mountain Standard Time) at Sunnyslope High School. Next Tuesday's contest will be livestreamed on BallerTV at https://bit.ly/3GaA68b.
CCHS was originally scheduled to play at Perrysburg on Friday, Dec. 23, but that non-conference matchup has been postponed due to the inclement weather that is expected to hit the Midwest in the coming days. No makeup date has been set. Please check back with FightingIrishAthletics.org for the latest updates on boys' basketball.
