Centennial boys rally to beat South; Ridgeview boys soccer shines again; Best in the West girls soccer results | Sports

It’s only December, but the South and Centennial high school boys basketball teams took an important early season test last Friday night at the Spartans’ gym.

Centennial came away with a 73-66 victory in a back-and-forth entertaining game that South led all but three quick possessions over three quarters.

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