Basketball Game Preview: McLean County Cougars vs. Hopkins County Central Storm

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2023, 11:56am

Preview: McLean County Cougars vs. Hopkins County Central Storm

The McLean County Cougars will head out on the road to face off against the Hopkins County Central Storm at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully McLean County focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 13 on Friday.

McLean County had to start their season on the road , and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 59-48 to Todd County Central. McLean County found out winning isn't easy when you're outrebounded 19 to 9 on offense.

The losing side was boosted by Sarah Miller, who scored 17 points along with 5 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Kenadi Level, who scored 11 points along with 5 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Hopkins County Central took a serious blow against Bullitt East on Saturday, falling 65-23. Hopkins County Central has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

McLean County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Hopkins County Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Everything went McLean County's way against Hopkins County Central in their previous matchup back in January of 2021 as McLean County made off with a 63-43 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for McLean County since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.