On Friday prior to their showdown with Alleghany, the Covington Cougars picked up their seventh Pioneer District victory following a 72-56 victory over the Eastern Montgomery Mustangs.
Purcel Turner paced a trio of scorers in double figures as Turner had a team-high 17 points. Desmond Jordan and J’yon Smith each had 12.
The Cougars never let off the brakes after a 26-point opening quarter where they led by 18 points and held onto a 16 point halftime lead.
The Cougars are third in the district behind Narrows and Parry McCluer.
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