Basketball Game Recap: McKinley Tech Trainers vs. Coolidge Colts

By Team Reports Feb 20, 2024, 7:37am

Recap: McKinley Tech Trainers vs. Coolidge Colts

The McKinley Tech Trainers and the Coolidge Colts squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but sadly the McKinley Tech Trainers had to settle for second. They were dealt a 56-17 loss at the hands of the Colts. McKinley Tech has struggled against Coolidge recently, as their match on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

It was another big night for Josslyn Derricott, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds for Coolidge. That makes it three consecutive games in which Derricott has scored at least a third of Coolidge's points. Jaylyn Derricott was another key contributor, scoring four points along with ten rebounds and five steals.

McKinley Tech has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season. As for Coolidge, their win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-8.

McKinley Tech does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Coolidge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Eastern at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Coolidge is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune.

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