DRIVING TO THE BASKET...Cougar sophomore Lily Costello, No. 3, drives to the basket as Pioneer Grace Kinum, No. 1, attempts to head her off course during the game in Cranford on February 1. David B. Corbin more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports
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Cougars Edge Elizabeth, Tripped Up By Pioneers, Trample So. Pl. Tigers
A very close call turned out to be in the favor of the Cranford High School girls basketball Cougars when they squeaked by the Elizabeth Lady Minutemen, 47-45, in Elizabeth on January 30. Next came a formidable showdown on February 1 in Cranford with New Providence, the defending Union County Tournament champions, and the 18-3 Pioneers emerged with a 5035 victory. On February 3, the 14-6 Cougars licked their wounds and trampled the South Plainfield Tigers, 53-28.