ICYMI last night, Central overcame a slow start and rallied past Manual to clinch the No. 1 seed in the 25th District girls basketball tournament. Story, stats, photos and more here @LouCentral_GBB https://t.co/WR5BceWEex

— Jason Frakes (@kyhighs) February 10, 2026

“Everybody says Shawnee is our rival, but I feel like Manual is definitely our rival. We just wanted it.” Central rallied to beat Manual and clinched the No. 1 seed in the 25th District girls basketball tournament. Story, photos, stats and more here: https://t.co/WR5BceWEex pic.twitter.com/NyZ6qvWCXu

— Jason Frakes (@kyhighs) February 10, 2026

More to come, but here's a quick look at Central's victory over Manual on Monday in a roller coaster of a battle between 25th District girls basketball rivals: https://t.co/WR5BceXc45

— Jason Frakes (@kyhighs) February 10, 2026

Ziya Velez-Smith led Central with 23 points, but Yellowjackets also got big nights from Ciara Rudolph (18 points) and Tamari Rudolph (16 points). Kendall Hemmerle led Manual with 18 points. https://t.co/CTWMMi6mJj

— Jason Frakes (@kyhighs) February 10, 2026

Girls: Central 76, Manual 68, final. Yellowjackets clinch No. 1 seed in 25th District Tournament.

— Jason Frakes (@kyhighs) February 10, 2026