Central McLean News-Journal Sports
Ruff wheels in 22 points for Cougar tracksters
The Cougar track and field boys team finished fourth overall last Tuesday in Fessenden, scoring 60 points on the wheels of senior runner Dylan Ruff who had two second-place finishes and a third-place finish to score 22 individual points.
Aldinger qualifies for state in discus
Central McLean senior Dillon Aldinger nabbed the Cougars’ first state-qualifying spot this past week, surpassing the discus qualifying mark of 140’ easily with his throw of 153-1 at the Hazen Invitational Saturday.
Central McLean Cougars lose to three solid teams
The Central McLean Cougars faced off against three strong teams during last week’s baseball action.
Cougars start season with new coach
The Central McLean Cougars have quite a few younger players joining the ranks of the team this year led by a new head coach.
Cougars off to good start in track season
The Central McLean Cougars may lack numbers and experience coming into the 2012 track and field season, but based on the first meet, the small core of athletes is ready to impress.
Skyhawks too much for Comets
Head coach Toni Cottingham and her Comets headed back to the Region 5 girls basketball tournament after a one year hiatus.
Comets beat the Troopers for region seat
The Underwood girls basketball team found themselves in a must-win situation Monday night to continue their post-season play.
Comets give top-ranked New Salem a run
The Underwood Comet girls knew they would be playing a very tough team when they hosted the New Salem Holsteins in their last regular home game in Underwood last Friday night.
Miners stop Comets in region qualifier
The Underwood Comet boys provided for an entertaining final game of the season. While they could not seal the deal against Wilton-Wing, they had a good fight in the loss.
Velva wins squeaker in final stanza
The home-standing Underwood Comets girls hoops team fell a little shy of picking up a win last Friday night after trading the lead several times through the first 3-1/2 quarters with state-ranked Velva, before falling in the last couple minutes by the score of 45-37.
