After losing to Sandy Valley the last time they met, Laughlin decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Laughlin Cougars strolled past the Sandy Valley Sidewinders with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 56-38. That looming 56-38 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cougars yet this season.
Laughlin found their leader in freshman Kobe Phillips, who went 7 for 12 on his way to 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Anthony Celli-Brookins, who posted 11 points.
Laughlin was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since the start of last season.
Sandy Valley lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Christopher Gonzalez, who had four points and five rebounds.
Cougars
| 01/21/25 @ Sandy Valley | 56-38 |
| 01/18/25 vs White Pine | 45-57 |
| 01/17/25 vs Lincoln County | 54-74 |
| 01/11/25 vs Lake Mead Christian Academy | 56-46 |
| 01/10/25 @ GV Christian | 42-81 |
Laughlin's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7. As for Sandy Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
Laughlin wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 44-34 win against Adelson on the 23rd. As for Sandy Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 59-22 loss against Liberty Baptist Academy on the 23rd.
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