Basketball Game Preview: Cripple Creek-Victor Pioneers vs. Fountain Valley Danes

Cripple Creek-Victor is 0-5 against Fountain Valley since January of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Cripple Creek-Victor Pioneers will host the Fountain Valley Danes at 5:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Cripple Creek-Victor is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They came up short against Creede, falling 48-26.

Rylee May

Steals

01/16/25 vs Hanover	8
02/17/25 @ Creede	5
12/02/24 vs Moffat	3
02/01/25 vs Miami-Yoder	2
02/08/25 vs Florence	1
+ 5 more games

Despite their loss, Cripple Creek-Victor saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Rylee May, who posted eight points and five steals, was perhaps the best of all. May is becoming a predictor of Cripple Creek-Victor's success: when she posts at least three steals the team is 2-1 (and 3-12 when she doesn't).

Meanwhile, Fountain Valley was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Monday as they fell 30-24 to Miami-Yoder.

Fountain Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Cripple Creek-Victor, their loss dropped their record down to 5-13.

Things could have been worse for Cripple Creek-Victor, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 40-24 loss to Fountain Valley when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Cripple Creek-Victor have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.