There was a lot on the line and the Aberdeen Central girls' basketball squad met the challenge at Golden Eagles Arena Friday night. Central rode its seniors to a 50-43 win over Mitchell, clinching the Eastern South Dakota Conference championship in the process.
"We’re still playing for something," said Central coach Dawn Seiler. "We’re playing for seeding. We’re playing for an ESD championship. It's senior night. That’s a lot of things going on out there."
The Central seniors stepped up big down the stretch to help erase a rough first half.
"I always believe that competition bring out the best in people," said Central coach Dawn Seiler. "When it comes to seniors they have the ability to lead and they have ability to get through some of those tough stretches. I’m very proud of that group."
It was senior Abby Kopecky who found herself in the offensive spotlight against the Kernels with the game on the line. With the Golden Eagles trailing early in the final period, 
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