No. 1 Barlow boys basketball dominates in 75-55 win over No. 2 Central Catholic | Sports

The Barlow High School boys basketball team made a statement on Friday, Jan. 14.
Already placed as the No. 1 team in the latest OSAA coaches poll, the Bruins had a demon to slay in league rival Central Catholic, the No. 2 team in that poll and the reigning state champions who hadn’t lost to an Oregon opponent since March 10, 2023.
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