Colorado High School Basketball - Lakewood held off by Wheat Ridge
December 10, 2024: Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
In Tuesday's non-league test, the Wheat Ridge Farmers (Wheat Ridge, CO) basketball squad got by the visiting Lakewood Tigers (Lakewood, CO), by a score of 48-43.
Next, the Farmers encounter the Mullen Mustangs (Denver, CO) in a non-league test, on Wednesday, December 18. Wheat Ridge will attempt to improve on its 1-0 season record. The Mustangs come into the test with a 3-4 record after their 69-41 non-league loss to Cherokee Trail (Aurora, CO).
The Tigers (0-3) will now prepare for their test against Green Mountain (Lakewood, CO). The Rams come into the non-league test with a 0-0 record.
First Quarter
Slow start to the game - Wheat Ridge and Lakewood had numerous turnovers to start the game, thus the low scores in Q1.
Second Quarter
Key shots from Alex Winter gave Lakewood a great second quarter, while Wheat Ridge continued to dominate the rebound game.
Third Quarter
Lakewood's hot streak of shooting continued, as Lakewood's Michael Antolokis had a fantastic quarter, going 3/3 with 6 points, as they shot into the lead.
Fourth Quarter
Key plays from #11 on Wheat Ridge propelled them into the lead in the late stretch, as Lakewood missed key shots to lose a great game 48-43.
Alex Winter put up 11 points in a player of the game effort.
