Coolidge put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 68-29 win over the Amphitheater Panthers. Fans of the Bears have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Coolidge was led to victory by Preston Dees and Tory Gholston. Dees went 8 for 10 en route to 23 points plus seven rebounds and two steals, while Gholston went 7 for 16 en route to 17 points plus six assists and two steals. What's more, Dees also posted a 80% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Corbyn Downs, who earned eight points plus two blocks.
Coolidge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive games dating back to last season.
Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jovan Antonio, who scored nine points.
Coolidge's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.7 points per game. As for Amphitheater, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Coolidge has already played their next match, a 36-29 win against ALA - Anthem South on the 30th. As for Amphitheater, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 60-52 defeat against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy on the 4th.
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