Cobden had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They breezed by the Hardin County Cougars to the tune of 49-18 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Appleknockers have posted against the Cougars since January 18, 2018.
Cobden was led to victory by Natalie Franklin and Dixie Kaufmann. Franklin dropped a double-double on 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Kaufmann went 7 for 14 en route to 19 points plus five assists and two steals. Franklin is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last 20 games she's played dating back to last season. Shawna Burgess was another key player, scoring two points in addition to eight rebounds and four blocks.
Cobden was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hardin County only posted an.
Despite the loss, Hardin County saw an underclassman step up: freshman Benna Williams earned ten points.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cobden will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Century at 6:00 p.m. on December 2nd. Hardin County will also get a bit of a break before their next matchup: they'll face off against Steeleville at 6:00 p.m. on December 2nd.
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