Basketball Recap: Golden View Classical Academy Takes a Loss

Golden View Classical Academy has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 29.87 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They were beaten by the Thomas MacLaren School Highlanders 66-35. The Sentinels were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-8.

Jocelyn Le

Rebounds

02/08/25 vs Thomas MacLaren School	13
02/05/25 @ Twin Peaks Classical Academy	9
02/03/25 @ Poudre Community Academy	3
01/30/25 vs Dawson School	7
01/27/25 vs STEM School Highlands Ranch	5
+ 13 more games

Golden View Classical Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jocelyn Le, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 13 boards. That's the most rebounds she has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Gianna Acocella, who had nine points.

Even though they lost, Golden View Classical Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.

Thomas MacLaren School's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sara Christensen, who almost dropped a triple-double with 20 points, 16 boards, and nine steals. Christensen is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last 17 games she's played. Sarae Johnson was another key player, dropping a double-double with 21 points and ten steals.

Golden View Classical Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Thomas MacLaren School, the win was the 14th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-2.

Golden View Classical Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 52-15 victory against Ascent Classical Academy on the 10th. As for Thomas MacLaren School, they have also already played their next game, a 55-26 win against Banning Lewis Academy on the 11th.