Preview: Burke Cougars vs. Jones County Coyotes
The Burke Cougars will finish 2023 at home by hosting the Jones County Coyotes at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Burke can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They walked away with a 65-54 win over Scotland. That looming 65-54 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Burke yet this season.
Meanwhile, Jones County scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They skirted past Stanley County 82-79. The victory was familiar territory for Jones County who now have three in a row.
Cooper Feddersen was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 43 points and 18 rebounds. The match was his fourth in a row with at least ten points. Kaden Kinsley was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Burke's win bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Jones County, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Burke didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Jones County in their previous meeting back in December of 2022, but they still walked away with a 47-42 victory. Will Burke repeat their success, or does Jones County have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
