Killian hadn't done well against Booker T. Washington recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Killian Cougars came out on top against the Booker T. Washington Tornadoes by a score of 68-58. For the Cougars, this counts as revenge for the 82-33 victory the Tornadoes walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January.
Killian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Derico Taylor out in front who went 8 for 13 en route to 20 points plus five assists and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Caled, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 17 rebounds.
Killian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Killian's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Booker T. Washington, their loss was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Killian and Hialeah Gardens will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Killian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.8 points per game this season. As for Booker T. Washington, they will challenge Sunset at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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