Carroto, Cougars snap streak to inch closer to playoffs
February 3, 2023

Carroto, Cougars snap streak to inch closer to playoffs

By Mon Valley Independent

By Jose Negron

jnegron@yourmvi.com

For the first time since Jan. 12, the Charleroi girls basketball team is back in the win column. The Cougars put an end to their five-game losing streak and aided their postseason hopes with a 48-43 win over a relentless South Park squad in Section 4-3A action Thursday night.

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