Basketball Recap: Laughlin Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Win + How To Watch

Laughlin hadn't done well against Awaken Christian recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Cougars enjoyed a cozy 70-56 win over the Lions. With that victory, the Cougars brought their scoring average up to 54.2 points per game.

Anthony Brookins

Field Goal Percentage

12/11/25 @ Awaken Christian	64%
12/09/25 vs Beaver Dam	30%
12/05/25 @ Sandy Valley	40%
12/02/25 vs Spring Mountain	50%

Laughlin's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Anthony Brookins, who went 9-for-14 en route to 23 points and three steals. Thanks to that strong game, Brookins now owns an excellent 47.6% shooting accuracy. Bryson Drescher was another key player, dropping a double-double with 21 points and ten rebounds.

Laughlin was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

The win keeps Laughlin at an undefeated 4-0. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 55.3 points this season. As for Awaken Christian, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Laughlin will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Lake Mead Christian Academy at 4:15 p.m. on January 1, 2026. As for Awaken Christian, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Beatty at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.