Central McLean News-Journal Sports
Miners hold off Comets for ‘10’ title
The Underwood Comets will be entering the Region 5 tournament this coming Monday as the number two seed from District 10, not quite what they wanted to be, but they’re going to regionals, and that’s the important thing, noted Comet coach Toni Cottingham.
Comets shore up before districts
The Underwood Comets split their last two outings on the hard wood this past week, giving them a good indication of what they need to shore up before the District 10 tournament gets underway this Friday in Washburn.
Comets wrap up season
Coaches have a goal that they’ll peak at tournament time.
Comets facing Max in tourney opener
Underwood coach Steve Cottingham is looking for two key things to happen with his boys basketball team this weekend as the Comets take on Max in opening-round action at the District 10 tournament.
Foes prove tough for UHS
After starting with a long string of wins this season, the Underwood girls have found themselves on the short end of a 1-2 record this past week, falling to regional rivals Shiloh and Grant County, but taking a big district win over Wilton.
Trojans handle Comets on the boards
The Trojans used the offensive boards to put the kibosh on the Underwood Comets’ plans to pick up their first district hoops win of the season this past Tuesday.
Garrison stuns Comet girls
The Comet girls hoopsters went from the height of success last Monday in the Surrey win...
Comet boys beaten – literally
Size and physicality came into play in a big way this past week, as an aggressive Max team and a sizable Drake-Anamoose team turned back the Underwood Comets 72-35 and 81-31, respectively.
Comet girls continue hoops tear
The Underwood girls basketball team continued their tear on the competition this past week, routing opponents Tioga and White Shield by margins of 36 and 42 points, respectively.
Restful Christmas break? Not likely for local athletes
The adages "no rest for the weary" and "no rest for the wicked" are well known.
