Cougars, Greer beat California to earn first win

By ADAM BREWER
MVI Sports
The Charleroi boys’ basketball squad has had a rough start to the 2023-24 season, opening the season with four straight losses by 12 combined points.
The Cougars finally got that first win with a balanced scoring attack and a stingy defensive effort in a 48-38 triumph over visiting California Wednesday night in non-section action.
“It will always be about the kids,” said Charleroi coach Joe Greer, who picked up his first win with the Cougars. “It might be cliché, but I am so happy for the kids. They played so hard for me to start the year and they never gave up hope. They have given it everything they have had.”
Bryce Large led all scorers in the game with 18 points for the Cougars (1-4), while Jacob Chambers was in double-figures with 12. Brock Henderson and Jackson Keranko added eight points apiece in the win.

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