Cherokee Trail hadn't done well against Grandview recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Cherokee Trail Cougars had just enough and edged the Grandview Wolves out 58-56. For the Cougars, this counts as revenge for the 52-37 win the Wolves walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
Cherokee Trail's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Mitchell, who went 7 for 16 on his way to 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathan Baack, who posted 16 points.
Cherokee Trail smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grandview only pulled down five offensive boards.
Despite the loss, Grandview still got an impressive performance from Trevor Thomas, who went 7 of 9 en route to 19 points. Thomas continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Breven Anderson, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten assists.
Cougars
| 01/25/25 @ Grandview | 58-56 |
| 01/18/25 @ Northfield | 61-56 |
| 01/09/25 @ Vista PEAK Prep | 60-54 |
Cherokee Trail's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-7. As for Grandview, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
Cherokee Trail will challenge Smoky Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Cherokee Trail is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.4 points per game this season. As for Grandview, they will face off against Mullen at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Grandview knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight contests -- so hopefully Mullen likes a good challenge.
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