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Central A&M - 72 vs. Clinton - 48

On an emotional Senior Night, many seniors from the Pep Band, Raiderettes, and Boys Basketball Team were honored for their dedication to their varying programs. Our own Mike Virden and his family were also shown all the love possible from the communities of Mowequa and Assumption when their late son, Keegan Virden, was honored as a member of the Class of 2025. Keegan loved basketball, was an avid fisher, member of the FFA, and much more, and is deeply missed.

Paul Brown stuck with the program through some really rough years of play and was rewarded in a big way tonight for his efforts. He scored 6 points total but it was his presence in the paint that made the biggest difference. Paul Brown is headed to play baseball at Illinois Central College following his final semester of high school, and to Paul, best of luck in your future endeavours.

1Q: Central A&M - 9 - Clinton - 7

2Q: Central A&M - 31 - Clinton - 14

3Q: Central A&M - 50 - Clinton - 26

4Q: Central A&M - 72 - Clinton - 48

Rhoades scored the first seven points of the ballgame to take a 7 - 0 lead and set the tempo, pace, and style of play plus defensive intensity for this young squad from the opening tip.

Rhoades: 14 points

Spinner: 26 points

McLain: 16 points

Stenger: 7 points

Brown: 6 points

Higgins: 3 points

Seitz Funeral Homes Player of the Game: #2 Ace Spinner

- Spinner drilled back to back to back threes in the third quarter, a sequence of events that felt like opening of a flood gate. He impressed with some moves and finishes at the basket as well but it was the three point shooting tonight that really showed. It felt like a coming out party for the sophomore, one of which you knew he possessed and an incredible night for him led all scorers.

The Central A&M Raiders Boys Basketball Team improve to 10 - 16 on the season.

Next Up: vs. Cowden- Herrick/Beecher City @ 1:00 p.m.

A big thank you to Mike Virden for joining me on the calls this season, it means a lot to me to be a part of your son's Senior season.