CONTENDER KEYS: Cougars set to open first round of playoffs at Vian | Sports

The Keys Cougars have been looking to get back to the playoffs and a winning season.

They finished this season at 5-5 overall. That’s not a winning record, but it’s also not a losing record, which is an upgrade for the Cougars. They did, however, finish in the top four of their District, and will advance to the first round of the playoffs, this Friday, Nov. 14, at Vian.

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