Article Gameday preview: Teays Valley hosts Pick Central

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Gameday preview: Teays Valley hosts Pick Central

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The Teays Valley Vikings will face a tough test in their regular season finale as they host the OCC-Buckeye champion Pickerington Central Tigers on Monday at 7:30pm. This matchup will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Pickerington Central winning the first game on January 14.

Tigers Look to Remain Undefeated in OCC-Buckeye Play

Pickerington Central enters the game with an impressive 18-3 overall record and a perfect 12-0 record in OCC-Buckeye play. The Tigers are coming off a 57-25 win over Groveport-Madison on February 7. The Tigers have dominated their opponents, averaging 60.5 points per game while allowing just 40.5 points per game. Throughout the season, Pickerington Central has racked up wins against notable opponents, including Reynoldsburg, Logan, Lancaster, Newark, and Groveport-Madison. Their only losses came against Winton Woods, Perkiomen Valley, and Miami Country Day. With 12 consecutive wins in OCC-Buckeye play, the Tigers are poised to remain undefeated in league play.

Vikings Seek to End Regular Season on High Note


Teays Valley is looking to bounce back after their last game against Newark, where Tessa Horsley led the team with 11 points and 7 rebounds. The Vikings hold a 7-14 overall record and a 6-7 record in OCC-Buckeye play, averaging 40.5 points per game while allowing 50.5 points per game. Throughout the season, Teays Valley has played a challenging schedule, earning notable wins against Logan, Dublin Coffman, Groveport-Madison, and Canal Winchester.

Head-to-Head Matchup

In their previous matchup, Pickerington Central dominated Teays Valley 67-35. Avery Mann led the Vikings with 10 points and 4 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Tigers' strong offense. London Johnson led the Tigers with 16 points and 3 rebounds.

What's Next?

Following this matchup, both teams will begin their OHSAA tournament runs. Teays Valley will face Franklin Heights at home on February 12, while Pickerington Central will take on familiar OCC-foe Groveport-Madison on February 19.​
 
 
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