CENTREVILLE WILDCATS SNEAK BY CHANTILLY CHARGERS
1/23/26 — In a tightly contested matchup between two of the Concorde Division’s top teams, Centreville High School rallied late to edge Chantilly High School, 60–58, on Friday night.
Centreville trailed for most of the game before Daniela Cuellar knocked down a three-pointer with 2:09 remaining in the fourth quarter, giving the Wildcats their first lead since the opening quarter, 58–56. Chantilly answered quickly when 6-foot-3 center Alex Wilson scored inside to tie the game, but Centreville had the final word. With six seconds remaining, Malia Siriwardene drove to the basket and finished a clutch contested layup to seal the win.
The game featured momentum swings and standout performances on both sides. Siriwardene, who will play next season at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, opened the scoring with a mid-range jumper, but Chantilly responded with a 13–2 run to take its largest lead of the night. Siriwardene was nearly unstoppable in the first half, pouring in 20 points from all areas of the floor. She finished the night with a game high 26 points.
Chantilly’s Alivia Tarry matched her effort, scoring 18 first-half points, including a mid-range jumper at the buzzer to give the Chargers a 37–33 halftime lead. Tarry, a Washington & Lee commit, finished with 24 points.
Chantilly also found consistent success inside, spreading the floor and feeding Wilson in the post. Wilson, who will play at Saint Peter’s next season, scored 19 points and repeatedly made strong post moves, while also delivering several impressive passes that led to key baskets.
Centreville remained within striking distance throughout and took control late. Aliza Murray dominated the third quarter and finished with 12 points, while Molly Veley added eight points and connected on two timely three-pointers to keep the Wildcats close. Clara Stauffer contributed seven points in the victory.
In the end, Centreville’s late-game execution proved decisive in a hard-fought win between two evenly matched teams.