Cougars
| 02/10/26 @ Maconaquah | 57-52 |
| 02/07/26 vs Faith Christian | 58-52 |
| 02/05/26 vs Clinton Central | 68-47 |
Carroll entered their tilt with Maconaquah on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came within five points of losing the streak, but they secured a 57-52 W against the Braves. This was payback for the Cougars, who suffered a 77-68 defeat the last time these two teams met.
When it comes to explaining why Maconaquah lost, don't look at Jack Gochenour. Despite the final result, he went 10-for-22 en route to 22 points along with six rebounds and three steals. The contest was Gochenour's seventh in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Levi Merritt, who posted nine points and three steals.
Carroll's victory bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Maconaquah, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-14 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carroll will square off against Sheridan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars will need to watch out since the Blackhawks have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Maconaquah, they will challenge Southwood at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. The Braves' defense better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 61.5 points per game this season.
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