Leon Cougars topple Franklin

Justin Padgett (10) brings the ball down court. The Cougars entertained the Franklin Lions on January 29 and edged the Lions 69-64. The Cougars fell behind by a point at the end of the first quarter but rallied to lead 29- 27 at the half. The Cougars were hot in the third quarter and jumped to a commanding 54-40 lead. The Lions rallied but the Cougars maintained at least a 5 point advantage during the fourth quarter and came out on top 69-64.

Chris Vasquez had a huge game with 25 points including many with his slashing style of driving to the basket. He always gives 100% while driving to the basket, going for a rebound, or diving for a loose ball. Chad Garner had a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Garner is another fierce competitor that goes all out from start to finish regardless of the score.

Stats for the Cougars: Ryan Flori 3 rebounds; Kyle Bumpers 6 points; Chris Vasquez 25 points, 2 rebounds; Justin Padgett 6 points, 1 rebound; T.J. Tadlock 4 points, 7 rebounds; Chad Garner 15 points, 13 rebounds; Cason McCune 2 rebounds; Vince Hale 11 points, 6 rebounds.

In earlier action the Leon JV dropped a 39-65 decision to the Lions. The Cougars fell behind by 5 going into the second quarter and trailed by 16 at the half. The deficit grew to 23 as the third quarter came to a close. The Cougars fought hard but came out on the short end of a 39-65 score. Cameron Carranza had a big game as he poured in 18 points. Drake Jones had a solid game scoring 11 points. John Scott pulled down 5 rebounds and Jacob Hulsey gathered 4 boards.

The Cougars travel to Teague on February 2nd and host Rosebud-Lott on February 5th.