Coolidge picks up tenth straight win at home

By Team Reports Jan 25, 2024, 5:34pm

Recap: Coolidge Bears vs. Globe Tigers

The Coolidge Bears scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Globe 112-42 at home. Coolidge has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 25 points or more this season.

Leading Coolidge to victory were Ja'kwan Jordan and Tory Gholston. Jordan scored 20 points along with eight rebounds and five steals, while Gholston dropped a double-double on 19 points and 12 assists. Jordan has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last 11 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Slaughter, who scored 17 points along with five rebounds and two steals.

When it comes to explaining why Globe lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jonas Dillon. Despite the final result, he scored 17 points along with two steals and two blocks. Josiah Cutter was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with two steals.

Coolidge's win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-5. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 31.5 points. As for Globe, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-18.

Coolidge will be playing at home against Florence at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Florence is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 56 points per game. As for Globe, they will head out on the road to face off against American Leadership Academy - Ironwood at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. American Leadership Academy - Ironwood has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,283 points over their last 19 games.