Basketball Recap: Manitou Springs Find Success

Buena Vista came into Wednesday's matchup looking for another win against Manitou Springs, but Nolan Barrett wouldn't allow it. The Manitou Springs Mustangs walked away with a 33-26 victory over the Buena Vista Demons on Wednesday thanks to Barrett, who posted 14 points in addition to seven boards and seven steals. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played.

Aylin Gomez

Points

02/19/25 vs Buena Vista	9
02/15/25 vs Lamar	8
02/13/25 @ Salida	6
02/11/25 @ Woodland Park	3
02/05/25 vs Colorado Springs Christian	2
+ 13 more games

Another player making a difference was Aylin Gomez, who put up nine points and four steals. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played.

Despite the loss, Buena Vista still got an impressive performance from Daisy Lubbers, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds.

Manitou Springs now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Buena Vista, they now have a losing record of 9-10.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manitou Springs will face off against Ellicott at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Buena Vista, they will square off against Centauri at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Centauri will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Buena Vista surely won't give up without a fight.