Grand Junction Central triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Ryland Nostrand

By Team Reports Feb 18, 2024, 4:36pm

Recap: Grand Junction Central Warriors vs. Meeker Cowboys

The Grand Junction Central Warriors had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They secured a 50-44 W over Meeker on Wednesday. The victory was just what Grand Junction Central needed coming off of a 62-34 loss in their prior game.

Ryland Nostrand was the offensive standout of the contest as he scored ten points along with six rebounds. Amari Thomas was another key contributor, scoring six points along with six rebounds and two steals.

Meeker's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jace Mobley, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds. Mobley has been hot recently, having posted 16 or more points the last eight times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Sullivan, who scored 12 points along with two steals.

Meeker struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Grand Junction Central pulled down 16 offensive rebounds.

Grand Junction Central's win bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Meeker, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-2.

Grand Junction Central didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 63-39 loss vs. Fruita Monument on the 15th. Meeker has also already played their next matchup, a 50-40 victory against North Fork on the 17th.

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