The Cougars were led by by three players in double figures, Troy Franklin (21 points), Lamont Macey (11 points) and Marcanthony Franks (10 points).

After Mt. Carmel led 10-6 at the end of the first quarter, the host Cougars then outscored the Quakers 26-13 in the second quarter to take 36-17 lead at the half.

Mt. Carmel will travel to Laurel on Friday to face Pallotti at 5:30 pm.

Vonzell Groom - 6 points

Dwayne Wheeler - 6 points

Bilal Small - 8 points

Gregg Johnson - 2 points

Lamont Macey - 11 points

Stanford McNair - 6 points

Rummell King - 6 points

Troy Franklin - 21 points

Marcanthony Franks - 10 points