Basketball Recap: Montgomery Gets the Win
By Team Reports
Jan 31, 2026, 6:05pm
Basketball Recap: Montgomery Cougars vs. Ridge Red Devil
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| 01/29/26 - Away | 38-37 W |
| 01/24/23 - Home | 19-48 L |
| 01/05/23 - Away | 20-41 L |
| 01/27/22 - Away | 49-46 W |
| 01/11/22 - Home | 37-64 L |
| + 5 more games |
Montgomery took a 29-point loss the last time they faced off against Ridge, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cougars slipped by the Red Devil 38-37 on Thursday. While the Cougars didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
The win made it two in a row for Montgomery and bumps their season record up to 8-6. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of two points across that stretch. As for Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montgomery will challenge The Pingry School at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Ridge, they will face off against Franklin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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