McCool Junction dropped to 4-2 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They had to suffer through a 56-19 loss at the hands of the Central City Bison. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-3.
Despite the loss, McCool Junction still got an impressive performance from Natalie Clark, who posted 11 points and six rebounds.
As for Central City, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.7 points on average over those games.
It was another big night for Hope Paup, who shot 79% from the field on her way to 22 points and eight boards. The matchup was her third in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Ava Call, who earned seven points and four steals.
Looking ahead, McCool Junction will be taking part in a tournament against Wilber-Clatonia at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Central City, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Fillmore Central at 6:00 p.m. on January 8, 2026.
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