No.5 Central Downs Hale

Braves run by Rangers 76-41 on Tuesday.

Thursday, July 28th 2011, 6:03 pm

By: News On 6

Originally Published: Jan 18, 2011 10:37 PM CDT

Dave Davis
Oklahoma Sports Mobile Journalist

TULSA, Oklahoma – The fifth-ranked Central Braves had no problem with Nathan Hale High on Tuesday, beating them 76-41.

The Braves got off to a hot start in the 1st quarter with the help of junior Milton Harper, who poured in 3 three-pointers. Central led 20-5 after one quarter, and by halftime their lead had swelled to 40-15.

With this win, the Braves improve to 8-3 on the season. Central’s next contest will be at the Bill Allen Tournament, which will be held at Webster High School starting Thursday. Hale is back in action on Thursday as well, when they will begin play in the Interstate Classic in Coffeyville, Kansas.