Basketball Recap: KIPP Denver Collegiate Triumphs

Nicole Ricalday

Steals

01/31/25 @ DSST: Conservatory Green	9
02/13/25 @ The Pinnacle	6
02/06/25 vs Monument Academy	5
01/14/25 @ DSST: Green Valley Ranch	5
12/21/24 @ Cripple Creek-Victor	5
+ 11 more games

KIPP Denver Collegiate won the last time they faced The Pinnacle, and Nicole Ricalday did her part to make sure it happened again. In a tight match that could have gone either way, the KIPP Denver Collegiate White Tigers made off with a 29-28 win over The Pinnacle Timberwolves thanks to Ricalday, who posted seven points in addition to 19 rebounds and six steals. KIPP Denver Collegiate is 4-1 when Ricalday posts five or more steals, but 3-10 otherwise.

When it comes to explaining why The Pinnacle lost on Thursday, don't look at Alexis Kohl. Despite the final result, she earned 11 points. That was a full 39.3% of The Pinnacle's points, marking the fourth time in a row Kohl has put up more than a third of the team's points.

KIPP Denver Collegiate's record is now 7-11. As for The Pinnacle, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.

KIPP Denver Collegiate didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 43-21 victory against DSST: College View on the 14th. As for The Pinnacle, they will square off against Middle Park at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.