Basketball Game Preview: Fort Collins Lambkins vs. Highlands Ranch Falcons

The Fort Collins Lambkins will take on the Highlands Ranch Falcons at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Collins will be strutting in after a win while Highlands Ranch will be coming in after a loss.

Last Friday, Fort Collins didn't have too much trouble with Loveland as they won 57-42. The victory continues a trend for the Lambkins in their matchups with the Red Wolves: they've now won six in a row.

Meanwhile, Highlands Ranch faced Regis Jesuit in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Highlands Ranch lost to Regis Jesuit at home by a 55-39 margin. The match marked the Falcons' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Fort Collins will need to focus on slowing down Tori Baker, one of several Highlands Ranch players who made an impact when they last played. She posted nine points. Another player making a difference was Kimora Banks-Thomas, who had nine points and six rebounds.

Fort Collins' win bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Highlands Ranch, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-3.

Fort Collins lost to Highlands Ranch at home by a decisive 58-42 margin when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Fort Collins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.