Basketball Recap: Cooper Holt Key Part of Team Effort in Miners Win + How To Watch

Mackay won the last time they faced Challis and things went their way on Thursday too. The Miners blew past the Vikings 52-32. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Miners have posted against the Vikings since February 9, 2021.

Cooper Holt

Steals (Career)

12/04/25 vs Challis	7
02/22/25 vs Grace Lutheran	4
01/21/25 vs Clark County	4
01/14/25 @ Sho-Ban	4
01/10/25 vs Alturas Prep	4

Mackay's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cooper Holt, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 11 boards. The dominant performance also gave Holt a new career-high in steals (seven). Another player making a difference was Jesse Barger, who posted ten points along with eight rebounds and seven steals.

Mackay smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive contests dating back to last season.

When it comes to explaining why Challis lost, don't look at Ramey Rhoades. Despite the final result, he put up 11 points.

Mackay's record is now 2-0. As for Challis, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Mackay has already played their next matchup, a 53-52 win against Victory Charter on the 5th. As for Challis, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Dietrich at 5:30 p.m.