Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, the Yough Cougars couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Wolverine by a score of 40-37. Yough's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
It was another big night for Joseph Roth, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds for Ellwood City. Roth is crushing the rebound category: he's posted at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Aaron Lake, who scored nine points along with six rebounds.
Yough's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-7. As for Ellwood City, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season.
Yough does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Ellwood City also has no future games currently scheduled.
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