Boys’ Basketball Starts Strong, Earns 63–51 Win Over Pickerington Central

The Central Catholic boys’ basketball team continued its impressive run Sunday afternoon, earning a 63–51 victory over Pickerington Central at the Shot Clock Battle in the 614 on the campus of Ohio Dominican University. With the non-conference win, the Fighting Irish improve to 9-2 on the season.

Central Catholic set the tone early, coming out with pace and purpose to build a 25–18 halftime advantage, controlling the tempo of the neutral-site matchup from the opening tip.

Junior guard Cayden Kynard led a balanced Irish attack with a game-high 16 points, while Jordan Langford chipped in 10 points. The Scarlet & Gray also received key contributions from Manny Johnson (9 points), Kingston Sito (8), Kaeden Carruthers (8), and Jason Lawson Jr. (8), showcasing depth and balance across the lineup.

Pickerington Central (7-4) was paced by Kevin Smith with 15 points, followed by Landon Evans with 13..

Central Catholic returns to action on Tuesday, January 20, when the Irish host Perrysburg in the Sullivan Center. The freshman game tips off at 4:30 p.m., followed immediately by junior varsity and varsity contests. Tickets for Tuesday’s games can be purchased by clicking HERE.