After flying high against Jamestown on Tuesday, Sharpsville came back down to earth. The Blue Devils came up short against the Cochranton Cardinals on Friday, falling 74-52. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Devils of the 62-53 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2024.
Cochranton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Walker Carroll, who went 7-for-14 to rack up 20 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds. CJ Shorts was another key player, dropping a double-double with 14 points and ten boards.
Sharpsville's record now sits at 1-4. As for Cochranton, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Sharpsville and Cochranton will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Blue Devils are set to square off against their familiar foe Kennedy Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Cochranton will challenge rival Maplewood at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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