John F. Kennedy saw some tournament action on Thursday. They took a 42-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cole Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Rockets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1021st, while the Cougars are ranked 300th).
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John F. Kennedy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Aiden Ragland, who went 6 for 13 on his way to 13 points, and Ayden Saunders, who posted 12 points. Ragland is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Phillip Magallanez was another key player, putting up five points.
Mackenzie Schonberg was nothing short of spectacular for Cole: he dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Aaron Braxton, who had nine points.
John F. Kennedy has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season. As for Cole, their record is now 10-1.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing London the next time they take the court. John F. Kennedy will head out to face London at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, while Cole will play them later in the day, at 11:45 a.m.
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