Basketball Preview: Laughlin Cougars vs. Awaken Christian Lions
Laughlin hasn't had much luck against Awaken Christian recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Laughlin Cougars will square off against the Awaken Christian Lions at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Cougars fans will have to keep waiting for their team to come home, they shouldn't be too worried about the road trip considering the result of Tuesday's season opener. They secured a 53-49 W over Indian Springs on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Laughlin's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kobe Phillips, who went 5 for 6 en route to 22 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Anthony Celli-Brookins, who posted 12 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Awaken Christian put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They skirted past GV Christian 62-60.
Laughlin came up short against Awaken Christian in their previous meeting back in January, falling 53-41. Can Laughlin avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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