The Wildcats used a big fourth-quarter advantage to pull away from Woodland and give the Beavers their first loss in the Trico League matchup.
La Center (4-1) outscored Woodland 25-15 in the final frame.
Connor Wonderly had 19 points and five assists for the Wildcats, Wyatt Aguirre had 16 points, and Will Rice had 14 points and eight rebounds.
Woodland was led in scoring by Kyle Hendrix’s 17 points. Tanner Huddleston had 11.
LA CENTER 68, WOODLAND 58
WOODLAND — Bryce Mulder 2, Ryan Sturdivan 6, Tanner Huddleston 11, Jake Rosenbalm 8, Logan Piper 4, Hunter Huddleston 6, Kyle Hendrix 17, Troy Flanagan 4. Totals 16 (6) 8-11 58.
LA CENTER (4-1) — Connor Wonderly 19, Chase Davison 0, Jonathan Griffee 2, Wyatt Aguirre 16, Matt Braaten 10, Brody Seter 7, Will Rice 14, Mason Parmatier 0. Totals 23 (7) 15-25 68.