Basketball Recap: Forge Christian Starts Season with Loss on the Road

By Team Reports Dec 8, 2024, 3:17am

Basketball Recap: Forge Christian Fury vs. Platte Valley Broncos

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Forge Christian kicked off their season on the road on Tuesday and hit a couple of potholes. The matchup between them and the Platte Valley Broncos didn't end well, with the Forge Christian Fury falling 44-26. The Fury just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row dating back to last season.

Despite the defeat, Forge Christian saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Finley Queen almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Rio Beck, who scored five points in addition to eight rebounds.

Even though they lost, Forge Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Platte Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lauryn Uyemura, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 steals. Uyemura is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Mia Koffler, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.

Forge Christian has already played their next game, a 40-27 win against Platte Canyon on the 5th. As for Platte Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 44-31 victory against Valley on the 6th.

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