Mabel-Canton hasn't had much luck against Kingsland recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Cougars will welcome the Knights at 7:15 p.m. Kingsland took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Mabel-Canton, who comes in off a win.
It was a proper cat-fight when Mabel-Canton duked it out with Bethlehem Academy on Monday. The Cougars walked away with a 70-60 win over the Cardinals. The Cougars' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Mabel-Canton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nolan Garness, who went 6-for-11 to rack up 17 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Isaac Underbakke was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to 11 assists and eight boards.
Mabel-Canton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.
Meanwhile, Kingsland had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by South Winneshiek and fell 74-22. The Knights were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-9.
Mabel-Canton now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Kingsland, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Mabel-Canton might still be hurting after the 77-57 loss they got from Kingsland when the teams last played back in January. Thankfully for the Cougars, Max Erdman (who dropped a double-double with 32 points and 14 rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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