The Nederland Panthers basketball squad (Nederland, CO), was nudged 26-19 in Monday's non-league battle with the host STEM School Highlands Ranch Spartans (Highlands Ranch, CO)

With the victory, STEM School Highlands Ranch advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Spartans host Arrupe Jesuit (Denver, CO) to meet the Generals in a non-league battle on Friday, February 14. The Generals go into the game with a record of 1-3.

With the loss, Nederland falls to 4-9 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Aurora West College Prep Academy (Aurora, CO) to confront the Spartans in a game on Thursday, February 13. The Spartans go into the game with a record of 1-5. Aurora West College Prep Academy lost 18-11 in their recent league game against Loveland Classical (Loveland, CO)