The Cherokee Chiefs came into Monday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by Cumberland Gap at home to the tune of 77-50 on Monday. The win was just what Cherokee needed coming off of a 80-56 defeat in their prior contest.
Despite the defeat, Cumberland Gap saw an underclassman step up: Brady Harris dropped a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds. Harris has been hot recently, having posted 17 or more points the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Kolton Goins, who scored 16 points.
Cherokee's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-11. As for Cumberland Gap, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 14 of their last 15 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-20 record this season.
Cherokee does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cumberland Gap, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 83-69 loss vs. Union County on the 14th.
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