Basketball Recap: Thornton Wins Going Away Against Hinkley

Trojans

Margin (Wins)

01/27/25 @ Hinkley	23
01/18/25 @ Wheat Ridge	1
01/07/25 @ The Academy	9
12/19/24 @ Arrupe Jesuit	9
12/09/24 @ Pomona	2

Thornton posted their biggest victory since February 1, 2024 on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 41-18 margin over the Hinkley Thunder. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Trojans also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2020.

Despite the defeat, Hinkley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Alexsandra Ortiz Hernandez posted four points along with seven boards and six steals. Ortiz Hernandez is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season.

Thornton's win bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Hinkley, their loss was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-10.

Thornton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 66-23 defeat against Skyview on the 28th. As for Hinkley, they are taking a road trip to face off against Regis Groff at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Regis Groff will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Hinkley surely won't give up without a fight.