NEW YORK: Cougar Captain's top-ranked defense propels them to 6-2 regular season finish
The Cougar Captains have built their franchise on defense
Syosset, NY- In team sports, you'll often hear that teams needs an identity. Having an identity can align players and coaches around the mission and focus to win games.
For the Cougar Captains of the Syosset Ultimate Hoops League, they have made their identity clear.
It's defense. D-E-F-E-N-S-E.
The Cougar Captains are currently ranked #1 in defense, holding their opponents to 48.8 points per game. Led by their defense, they also finished #3 in the Syosset Power Rankings with a 408.1 rating.
In their record 98-22 win over the Free Agents this past Sunday, they put on a defensive clinic, holding the Free Agents to 15% shooting and forced 16 turnovers. Guard Cory Barkoff has proven to be one of the top defensive guards in the game, averaging 2.7 steals a game, ranking #4 in the league.
The Cougar Captains start their quest for a championship next week when they face the 1-7 B-Squad in the opening round of the playoffs. If the Cougar Captains celebrate their first UH championship this month, you can bet their defense will be the reason why.
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