The Charleroi Cougars scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They ended the year with a bang, routing California 59-33. That 59-33 margin sets a new team best for Charleroi this season.
California's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Caden Monticelli, who scored nine points along with ten rebounds, and Jacquese Derns who scored four points. Monticelli is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played.
California struggled to work together and finished the game with only four assists. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.
Charleroi's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for California, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-7.
Charleroi won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Frazier on December 28th. Averaging 57.8 so far this season, Frazier's high-powered offense has been in full-swing lately, so Charleroi better be ready for a challenge. California won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Ringgold at 5:30 p.m. on December 28th.