Boles hadn't done well against Cooper recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Boles Hornets strolled past the Cooper Bulldogs with points to spare, taking the game 47-32. This was payback for the Hornets, who suffered a 58-50 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Cooper's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Marilynn Wilkerson, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Shantel Walker, who posted eight points and six rebounds.
Boles has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season. As for Cooper, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 10-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boles will head out to challenge Cumby at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cooper, they will square off against Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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