Shelby McBryar commands the offense for a Cardinals win

By Team Reports Dec 14, 2023, 9:04pm

Recap: Cochranton Cardinals vs. Union City Bears

The Cochranton Cardinals had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They strolled past Union City with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 53-37. Cochranton's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Cochranton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shelby McBryar, who scored 20 points. Those 20 points set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Eve Pfeiffer, who scored 15 points along with nine rebounds.

Cochranton's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Union City, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.

Cochranton will be home for the holidays to greet Rocky Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Union City, they will head out on the road to face off against Corry at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.