Cougars
| 01/28/25 vs Marion | 62-43 |
| 01/24/25 vs Young Men's Leadership Academy | 72-36 |
| 01/22/25 @ Great Hearts Northern Oaks | 63-46 |
| 01/17/25 vs Randolph | 61-32 |
| 01/10/25 @ Marion | 63-56 |
| + 2 more games |
Cole came tearing into Tuesday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 20.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 62-43 win over the Marion Bulldogs. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 63-56 back in January.
Cole's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Logan Beckstrom, who went 7 for 14 en route to 18 points and seven boards. Beckstrom has been hot for a while, having posted 15 or more points the last 12 times he's played. Mackenzie Schonberg was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds.
Cole smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Marion lost, don't look at Braeden Fleming. Despite the final result, he went 7 of 15 on his way to 18 points. Another player making a difference was Jaiden Riley, who posted six points and five boards.
Cole is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 22-7 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.1 points per game. As for Marion, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 19-9.
Coincidentally, Cole and Marion will both be playing Randolph the next time they take the court. Marion will host Randolph at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Cole will head out to face them at 8:00 p.m. on February 4th.
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