Basketball Recap: Trayson Carlson's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Moffat County over Grand Valley

Moffat County was the 55-51 winner over Grand Valley when they last played one another back in February of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Moffat County Bulldogs fell to the Grand Valley Cardinals 50-45. The Bulldogs' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.

Moffat County's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trayson Carlson, who posted 12 points and seven steals. The dominant performance gave Carlson a new career-high in steals. Another player making a difference was Kenyen Camilletti, who earned 12 points and three steals.

Even though they lost, Moffat County was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grand Valley only racked up four assists.

It was another big night for Daniel Gronewoller, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 boards for Grand Valley. The team also got some help courtesy of Porter Ostermiller, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.

Moffat County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Grand Valley, they moved to 2-7 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Moffat County will take on Basalt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Grand Valley, they will venture away from home to square off against Meeker at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grand Valley is facing Meeker at the right time seeing as Meeker is stuck on a six-game losing streak.