Cougars defeat Hazen, turn attention to regular-season finale
The Central McLean Cougars picked up their sixth victory of the season Friday, Oct. 9, defeating Hazen 34-18 on the road with one regular-season game remaining.
The win improved Central McLean to 6-2 overall and 5-2 in Division A Region 4 play. The Cougars now turn their attention to a trip to Killdeer on Friday, Oct. 16, before the state playoff schedule begins later this month.
Central McLean’s 34-point performance produced a 16-point winning margin against the Bison. Hazen finished the matchup at 3-5 overall and in region play, while the Cougars maintained their position directly behind the three teams sharing the region lead.
Bowman County, Southern McLean and Dickinson Trinity each hold 6-1 region records heading into the final week of the regular season. Southern McLean stands at 7-1 overall, while Bowman County and Dickinson Trinity are both 6-1 overall.
Central McLean follows that group at 5-2 in the region, leaving the Cougars one game behind the leaders entering their final regular-season matchup. Friday’s victory kept Central McLean within reach of that group and added another road win to its season total.