Oregon County Alumni Showdown Was A Huge Success

Couch, Mo. – On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Couch High School held the first Oregon County Alumni Showdown. Both men and women alumni made up teams from Koshkonong, Thayer, Alton, and Couch.

COUCH, MO - MARCH 29: A Couch player fakes his opponent during the basketball game between the Thayer alumni and the Couch alumni on March 29, 2025 at the Couch High School Gym in Couch, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas/AltonMo.com)
COUCH, MO – MARCH 29: A Couch player fakes his opponent during the basketball game between the Thayer alumni and the Couch alumni on March 29, 2025 at the Couch High School Gym in Couch, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas/AltonMo.com)

Kosh V. Alton

The Koshkonong and Alton women’s teams met on the court shortly after lunch. Kosh was leading 28-13 at the half. Kosh continued to lengthen the lead, capitalizing on their bigger team. Alton did not give up, though, and made several three-pointers. The final score was 47-30.

COUCH, MO - MARCH 29: Both teams try to get the ball after a missed shot during the basketball game between the Alton alumni and the Koshkonong alumni on March 29, 2025 at the Couch High School Gym in Couch, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas/AltonMo.com)
COUCH, MO – MARCH 29: Both teams try to get the ball after a missed shot during the basketball game between the Alton alumni and the Koshkonong alumni on March 29, 2025 at the Couch High School Gym in Couch, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas/AltonMo.com)

Couch V. Thayer

The next game was Couch versus Thayer men’s teams. Both teams were evenly matched, with neither team scoring that many points in the 15-minute quarter. At halftime, the score was 22-16, with Thayer in the lead. Both Couch and Thayer also resorted to mainly three-pointers throughout the game. The teams continued to fight as the game neared the end. The score was separated by a little over ten points with Thayer winning, but a fan of Couch bought points, letting Couch take home the win, 58-48.

COUCH, MO - MARCH 29: A Thayer player looks to dribble down the court during the basketball game between the Thayer alumni and the Couch alumni on March 29, 2025 at the Couch High School Gym in Couch, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas/AltonMo.com)
COUCH, MO – MARCH 29: A Thayer player looks to dribble down the court during the basketball game between the Thayer alumni and the Couch alumni on March 29, 2025 at the Couch High School Gym in Couch, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas/AltonMo.com)

Couch V. Alton

The women’s teams from Couch and Alton battled out on the court next. Couch scored first, quickly followed by Alton. At halftime, the game was tied 15-15. Both teams continued to remain close in the last quarter. Before points were bought, Couch won 32-27, and with points bought, Couch won 62-38.

COUCH, MO - MARCH 29: The Alton player looks for an open teammate during the basketball game between the Alton alumni and the Couch alumni on March 29, 2025 at the Couch High School Gym in Couch, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas/AltonMo.com)
COUCH, MO – MARCH 29: The Alton player looks for an open teammate during the basketball game between the Alton alumni and the Couch alumni on March 29, 2025 at the Couch High School Gym in Couch, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas/AltonMo.com)

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