Centennial girls basketball repeats as Columbus City League champions

Centennial defeats Africentric 49-47 to win second straight title

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Centennial High School girls basketball team has won its second consecutive Columbus City League championship, defeating Africentric 49-47 in the title game on February 14th.

Why it matters

Centennial's repeat championship continues the school's strong basketball tradition and cements its status as a powerhouse program in the Columbus area. The close victory over rival Africentric also showcases the competitiveness of the City League and the high level of girls basketball talent in the region.

The details

In a tight, back-and-forth contest, Centennial was able to edge out Africentric by a final score of 49-47 to claim the City League crown for the second year in a row. Centennial head coach Ernest Bell praised his team's resilience and execution down the stretch to secure the hard-fought victory.

  • The championship game took place on February 14, 2026.

The players

Ernest Bell

The head coach of the Centennial High School girls basketball team.

Centennial High School

The school whose girls basketball team won the Columbus City League championship.

Africentric

The Centennial High School girls basketball team's rival, who they defeated 49-47 in the championship game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Centennial High School's girls basketball team has cemented its status as a dominant force in the Columbus City League, winning back-to-back championships and showcasing the depth of talent in the region.