Boys’ Basketball Takes Down TRAC Frontrunner Whitmer at Home, 54-43
The Central Catholic boys’ basketball team secured an impressive 54-43 victory against rival Whitmer on Friday before 1,022 fans in the Sullivan Center. With the home win, CCHS improves to 16-4 overall, 10-3 in the league.
More importantly, the Fighting Irish moved into a tie with the Panthers (13-8, 10-3 TRAC) for the top spot in the TRAC standings with only 1 league game remaining for both teams.
The Scarlet & Gray outscored Whitmer 32-20 in the second half to successfully bounce back from a 56-45 setback on Jan. 10 in the Whitmer Field House.
Junior Isaiah Brenneman topped the state-ranked Fighting Irish with 13 points and 7 rebounds, while the trio of senior Michael Greenlee Jr., senior Ty’Waun Clark, and sophomore Makhi Leach each added 8 points.
Antione West paced the visiting Panthers with a game-high 17 points on 5-of-23 shooting from the field.
Earlier in the evening, the CCHS freshman team suffered a 32-20 loss against the Panthers, while the junior varsity squad registered a 41-29 home triumph.
Ranked No. 6 in this week’s Associated Press Division II state poll, Central Catholic returns to the hardwood versus Toledo Start this evening. The opening tip vs. the Spartans is slated for 6 pm in the Sullivan Center. Tickets for Saturday’s “Senior Night” matchup MUST be pre-purchased online at bit.ly/3EjJhky.
The Fighting Irish will honor seniors Brian Bishop, Ty’Waun Clark, Michael Greenlee Jr., Chico Johnson, Kechan Johnson Jr., and Noah Langford following the conclusion of tonight’s junior varsity contest.
