Heading into the final week of regular season play, the Burlington Cougars knew they would need to win at least three of their last four games to maintain their chances of hosting a region this weekend. With contests against a highly-ranked Las Animas, a hungry Sedgwick County, and a gritty Yuma, the Cougars had their […]
On paper, Burlington’s game at Deer Trail last Thursday was a mismatch. When transferred to the hardwood, that’s exactly how it played out, as the Cougars rolled the Eagles, 73-27. Burlington jumped out of the gates with a quick 25-4 first-quarter lead. By the intermission, the Cougars led 44-14, and after a 15-3 third quarter, […]