Colorado High School Basketball - La Junta nips Lamar
January 17, 2023: La Junta, CO 81050 La Junta Tigers (La Junta, CO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Lamar Thunder (Lamar, CO), 53-47 in a league bout.
With the win, La Junta upgrades its record to 1-12 on the season. The Tigers travel to Buena Vista (Buena Vista, CO) to play the Demons in a 4A/3A Tri-Peaks bout on Friday, January 20. The Demons go into the bout with a record of 5-6. Buena Vista 0-0 in their recent league bout against Atlas Preparatory School (Colorado Springs, CO)
Next up, the Thunder play the Custer County Bobcats (Westcliffe, CO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 19. Lamar will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Bobcats go into the bout with a 6-1 record after their 95-15 league win over Cripple Creek-Victor (Cripple Creek, CO).