Basketball Game Preview: Thomas MacLaren School Highlanders vs. Cedaredge Bruins

Thomas MacLaren School is on a nine-game streak of home wins, while Cedaredge is on a 12-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Thomas MacLaren School Highlanders will welcome the Cedaredge Bruins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Thomas MacLaren School knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Cedaredge likes a good challenge.

Thomas MacLaren School is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing James Irwin: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Thomas MacLaren School blew James Irwin out of the water with a 57-26 final score. The Highlanders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 matchups by 21 points or more this season.

Sara Christensen

Points

02/24/25 @ James Irwin	23
02/21/25 vs Crowley County	16
02/18/25 vs Miami-Yoder	16
02/11/25 @ Banning Lewis Academy	18
02/08/25 @ Golden View Classical Academy	20
+ 5 more games

Sara Christensen was her usual excellent self, dropping a triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 steals. The contest was her tenth in a row with at least 15 points. Sarae Johnson was another key player, putting up 12 points along with five assists and three steals.

Meanwhile, Cedaredge didn't have too much trouble with Plateau Valley on Tuesday as they won 45-26.

Cedaredge's win bumped their record up to 21-0. As for Thomas MacLaren School, their victory bumped their record up to 20-2.