Basketball Game Preview: Grand Junction Central Warriors vs. Rampart Rams

The Grand Junction Central Warriors will take on the Rampart Rams at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Grand Junction Central is looking for their season's first victory.

Grand Junction Central saw some tournament action on Saturday. They lost 67-46 to Horizon.

Despite their defeat, Grand Junction Central saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Rylie Hoyt, who posted 11 points, was perhaps the best of all. Asher Carter was another key player, putting up 11 points.

Meanwhile, Rampart came up short against Palmer Ridge on Tuesday and fell 82-71.

Like Rampart, they lost despite seeing results from several players. Wyatt Kirch led the charge by going 6 of 13 on his way to 14 points along with eight boards and six assists. The dominant performance also gave Kirch a new career-high in steals (four). Elias Bishop was another key player, going 9 for 13 on his way to 25 points.

Rampart's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Grand Junction Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.