Wyatt Aguirre was true on six 3-pointers and scored 23 points, leading La Center to the road win in the Trico League.
La Center took a four-point lead going into the final quarter, then made 10 of 14 free throws down the stretch to secure that lead.
“This was a really good battle,” La Center coach Jon Schroeder said. “Woodland played well. We feel pretty fortunate, coming out on top.”
A.J. Myers added 12 points and seven rebounds for La Center. Connor Wonderly had 10 points, and Jeremiah Arn led the Wildcats with eight rebounds.
Tanner Huddleston made five of Woodland’s 11 3-pointers and finished with 22 points. Troy Flanagan also scored 22 for the Beavers.
LA CENTER 68, WOODLAND 63
LA CENTER — Wyatt Aguirre 23, Dylan King 2, Connor Wonderly 10, Matt Braaten 6, Jamison Benitez 0, Jonathan Griffee 0, Jeremiah Arn 5, Zach Brown 2, AJ Myers 12, Levi Van Tol 8. Totals 23 (8) 14-24 68.
WOODLAND — Tanner Huddleston 22, Logan Piper 3, Kyle Hendrix 6, Troy Flanagan 22, Harley Bean 6, Henry Warndahl 0, Ryan Sturdivan 3, Jake Rosenbalm 1. Totals 18 (11) 16-23 63.
La Center 13 20 16 19–68
Woodland 17 17 11 18–63
JV — La Center 78-74, OT.
