Central basketball teams get homecoming sweep of Savanna, split at Talihina

Tigers and Lady Tigers celebrate homecoming with wins, then split games at Talihina

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

The Central High School basketball teams celebrated homecoming by sweeping the Savanna squads on Feb. 9, with the Tigers winning 64-30 and the Lady Tigers winning 50-23. The teams then split games at Talihina on Feb. 12, with the Tigers winning 47-38 but the Lady Tigers falling 34-25.

Why it matters

The homecoming wins and split results at Talihina show the Central basketball teams are having a strong season, with the boys' team in particular continuing to perform well. The homecoming celebrations also highlight the community spirit and pride surrounding the school's athletic programs.

The details

In the boys' win over Savanna, the Tigers were led by Gavin Randolph and Noah Buzzard with 17 points each, while Josh Brunk added 12 points. In the girls' win, homecoming queen Cambree Bair scored a game-high 20 points. At Talihina, the boys rallied from an early deficit to win 47-38, with Brunk scoring 14 points and Buzzard adding 13. The Lady Tigers fell 34-25 to the Lady Golden Tigers.

  • The Central High School basketball teams celebrated homecoming on February 9, 2026.
  • The Central teams played at Talihina High School on February 12, 2026.

The players

Gavin Randolph

A player for the Central High School boys' basketball team.

Noah Buzzard

A player for the Central High School boys' basketball team and co-homecoming king.

Josh Brunk

A player for the Central High School boys' basketball team and co-homecoming king.

Cambree Bair

A player for the Central High School girls' basketball team and homecoming queen.

Cheyenne Busch

A player for the Central High School girls' basketball team.

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What’s next

After ending the regular season on Monday night at Eufaula, the Central teams will begin the Class 2A playoffs by visiting the Vian squads in the district tournament at 6 and 7:30 p.m. this Thursday at Vian's B.J. Traw Gymnasium.

The takeaway

Central High School's basketball teams are enjoying a successful season, capping it off with homecoming victories and a split against a tough Talihina squad. The community support and pride surrounding the programs is evident, setting the stage for a potential deep playoff run.