CP 72 - Centennial 65

The Rebels start this one by over passing and have a number of unforced turnovers that lead to easy transition baskets for the Cougars as they take a quick 6 point lead. The Rebels settle down and go on a couple of runs sandwiched around some Davis (pictured) 3 pointers to take a half time lead of 38-31.

The Rebels take care of the ball the 2nd half and build a couple double digit leads that Centennial cut to single digits but don’t have enough to get close until a couple minutes left when they get it to 6. Hager (who started again for Williamson) knocks down a couple of free throws and Centennial misses on three straight possessions as the Rebel close it out.

The Rebels were able to hold Nathan Kuck to 9 points as his shots were not following and Sarvela was limited to 9 points as well. The Cougars were led by Jeff Burns' 12 points.

Great shot selection, passing and shooting from the Rebels as Zimmermann and Davis knock down a number of 3’s. Davis (season high 19 points) who is becoming more comfortable on the wing shot very well and you can see his confidence growing as Zimmermann was Zimmermann (a 15 and 13 double double) around the basket. Duberry (pictured) who scored 12 points probably had one of his better games of the season from a point guard stand point as he continually set up teammates (4 assists) and got the right player the ball in good scoring positions.

The Rebels who are now in a 3 team tie for the conference lead with Anoka and Osseo, pushed their winning streak to 3 and have won 9 of their 11 last games as their next three games are at home.

The Box:

Duberry 12

Davis 19

Hager 5

Pella 8

Reibling 8

Walker 3
Williamson 2
Zimmerman 15

Centennial: Orth 2, Burns 12, Kuik 7, Kuch 9, Malinonski 2, Sarvela 9, Gerding 12, Kuhnly 10, Johnson 2.