After a string of five wins, the Central of Coosa County Cougars's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Comer by a score of 38-35. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Central of Coosa County in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost six in a row.
Central of Coosa County's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ka'Zyriah Johnson, who scored 21 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. Jerquesha Heard was another key contributor, scoring four points along with nine rebounds and five blocks.
Central of Coosa County's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-6. As for Comer, their victory bumped their record up to 6-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central of Coosa County won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against the Rebels at 4:30 p.m. on January 30th. Reeltown is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses. As for Comer, they will be playing at home against the Fighting Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Alabama (Talladega County Central is ranked 386th, while the Tigers are ranked 377th).
