The Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Bobcats's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. They were beaten by Altamont 66-39. While losing is never fun, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 596th, while the Indians are ranked 169th).
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Clayton Wojcik, who scored seven points along with six rebounds. AJ Radloff was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Altamont's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaidyn Miller, who scored 21 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Aden McManaway, who scored 14 points along with six assists and three steals.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City has not been sharp recently as the team's lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-16 record this season. As for Altamont, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-5.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the at 7:00 p.m. As for Altamont, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Indians at 1:00 p.m. on February 3rd. One thing working in Lawrenceville's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last seven matchups.
