Basketball Game Preview: Rocky Mountain Prep SMART Ocelotls vs. DMLK Panthers

Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is on a 16-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and DMLK a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The two teams will face off at 6:30 p.m. without much rest, having both just played. Rocky Mountain Prep SMART has given up an average of 78.3 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against DSST: Green Valley Ranch on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Ocelotls were dealt an 88-20 defeat at the hands of the Raptors. The Ocelotls were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 56-13.

Meanwhile, DMLK came up short against DSST: Montview on Thursday and fell 68-55. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 315th, while the Knights are ranked 115th).

Rocky Mountain Prep SMART's loss dropped their record down to 1-16. As for DMLK, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-15.

Rocky Mountain Prep SMART was dealt a bruising 78-20 loss at the hands of DMLK when the teams last played back in February of 2025. Will the Ocelotls 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.