If the Coconut Creek Cougars were feeling good off their 66-15 takedown of the Everglades Gators last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Coconut Creek was dealt a 59-19 loss at the hands of Coral Springs Charter on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 66 points in the game before, Coconut Creek couldn't push the score so high this time.
Coconut Creek's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Keisha Julot, who scored six points along with six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Devonique Thompson, who scored ten points.
Coral Springs Charter got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Maliea Coker out in front who scored 20 points. Coker continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Isabella Ramos was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Coconut Creek's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-8. As for Coral Springs Charter, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coconut Creek won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Pembroke Pines Charter at 6:00 p.m. on January 23rd. As for Coral Springs Charter, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Pompano Beach at 6:00 p.m. on January 23rd. Pompano Beach is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
