Basketball Game Preview: Denver Christian Thunder vs. Middle Park Panthers

The Denver Christian Thunder will challenge the Middle Park Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Denver Christian is coming into the game hot, having won their last 15 games.

Denver Christian is headed into the match after thoroughly thrashing Forge Christian: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Denver Christian blew Forge Christian out of the water with a 57-24 final score. The Thunder have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 contests by 22 points or more this season.

Kamiree Fuller

Steals

02/28/25 vs Forge Christian	3
02/21/25 @ Colorado Academy	7
02/18/25 vs Prospect Ridge Academy	9
02/11/25 @ The Academy	12
02/06/25 @ Peak to Peak	3
+ 33 more games

Denver Christian had a senior duo take command as Kamiree Fuller posted 22 points and three steals and Fabiana Genc earned six points in addition to 16 boards and three steals. Fuller is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 38 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Noelani Book, who scored five points along with eight assists and seven rebounds.

Denver Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Forge Christian only six assists.

Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Middle Park's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They came up short against Jefferson Academy, falling 44-19. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered since December 10, 2024.

Denver Christian's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 27.2 points. As for Middle Park, their loss dropped their record down to 12-10.