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Springfield Central rallies late, but falls to Peabody Magnet 50-48


Published on 2025-01-18 02:05:18 - MassLive
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  • It's a rare sight when a Western Massachusetts team goes toe-to-toe with top-tier national competition
  • even rarer when they push them to the brink. Day 2 of the Hoophall Classic brought plenty of thrilling matchups, but few expected the battle between Springfield Central and Peabody Magnet High School to become the nail-biter it was.

The article from MassLive details a high school basketball game where Springfield Central faced off against Peabody Magnet in the HoopHall Classic. Despite a late rally, Springfield Central fell short, losing 50-48. The game was closely contested, with Peabody Magnet leading by as much as 10 points in the second half. Springfield Central made a significant push in the final minutes, but a crucial turnover in the last moments sealed their fate. Key performances included Peabody's senior guard who scored 18 points, and Springfield Central's junior forward who contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds. The loss was a tough one for Springfield Central, who had been on a winning streak prior to this game.

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[ https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2025/01/springfield-central-rallies-late-but-falls-to-peabody-magnet-50-48.html ]
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