Globe had lost four straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 5-12 to make it five. They were outmatched by the Coolidge Bears and fell 85-33. The contest marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Aiden Victor and Byron Shorty certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Victor posted nine points, while Shorty had nine points. Drew Hernandez also deserves some recognition as he scored his first points of the season.
As for Coolidge, their record is now 17-2. The win continues a trend for them in their matchups with Globe: they've now won eight in a row.
Coolidge got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Preston Dees out in front who went 9-for-16 on his way to 20 points and six boards. Another player making a difference was Porter Dees, who shot 71% from the field en route to 12 points and six rebounds.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Globe will head out to square off against Florence at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers will be up against the Gophers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 58.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Coolidge, they will venture away from home to take on Valley Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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