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Aces bounce back with win over Dugan Best at Dust Bowl

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:18 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

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Summary

The Owensboro Catholic Aces secured a 53-31 victory against Dugan Best on July 23 in the 7th-8th grade division of the Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament at Kendall-Perkins Park. After an earlier loss in the tournament, the Aces regrouped, fueled by 17 points from Owen Cooper and 12 from Kellan Atwell. Aces coach Drew Cooper emphasized the importance of the tournament for local community engagement and player development. The Aces are set to face a strong opponent next as they aim for a championship game appearance.

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By the Numbers

•Aces win 53-31 against Dugan Best on July 23.
•Owen Cooper scores a game-high 17 points for the Aces.
•Aces coach Drew Cooper is focused on player development and enjoyment.
•Tournament is part of the community's annual summer basketball traditions.
•Next game will determine if the Aces reach the championship.

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The Owensboro Catholic Aces bounced back from a setback earlier in the week to capture a 53-31 win over Dugan Best in the 7th-8th grade division of the 53rd Annual Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament on a picturesque Thursday evening at Kendall-Perkins Park. After suffering a loss Monday night, the Aces quickly regrouped to get back on the right track. “It’s been interesting, because we lost to a ...
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