It was frightfully cold Tuesday evening - forcing the cancellation of games involving out of town travel - but for the Central Cyclones senior boys team the play was hot.
The Cyclones used the fast break and layups to jump into what turned out to be an insurmountable first quarter lead of Central 34 - Vanier 13 at the end of the first quarter.
Making use of a size and speed advantage the Cyclones defeated the Vanier Vikings in a blowout 89 - 40 in high school senior boys basketball action.
The Vikings were able to regroup defensively in the second quarter putting enough pressure to slow the layup frenzy.
Meanwhile, defensively the Cyclones were able to out rebound the Vikings who were often boxed out and rushed on shots which failed to convert into baskets.
Score at half time was Central 49 - Vanier 18.
The third quarter saw the Cyclones break down the floor and set up around the key and freely pass the ball around until they had clear shots or they charged in on a layup.
The size advantage was obvious as the Cyclones more than doubled up on the Vikings scoring with the third quarter score Central 69 - Vanier 27.
The fourth quarter saw the Vikings coming out looking at a series of three pointers their only chance of eradicating the 42-point deficit.
Unfortunately, for the Vikings the Cyclones managed to immediately steal the ball and make a layup.
The Vikings attempted to set up around the key looking for the long shot only to miss when they did shoot a three-point land.
The Vikings were able though to hit a three pointer with the Cyclones almost immediately breaking down court and responding with a three pointer of their own.
With 40 seconds left in the game, the Cyclones gained possession of the ball and the teams allowed the clock to expire.
Top scorers for Vanier were:
• Kyle Andres 16
• Z Champion 8
• Jared Mann 8
Top scorers for Central were:
• Earl Lamach 18
• Uniab Newkirk 16
• Jake Wilson 15
