Basketball Recap: Belleview Christian Drops Season-High Score on Bishop Machebeuf

Bruins

Team Score (Highest)

02/11/25 vs Bishop Machebeuf	49
01/15/25 @ Clear Creek	47
02/07/25 vs Estes Park	42
02/04/25 @ Front Range Christian	33
01/21/25 vs SkyView Academy	31

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Belleview Christian). They snuck past the Bishop Machebeuf Buffaloes with a 49-44 win on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for the Bruins, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Belleview Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tara Polson, who went 9 for 19 en route to 20 points and eight rebounds. What's more, Polson also posted a 47% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Harjas Thiara was another key player, putting up 17 points and three steals.

Despite the defeat, Bishop Machebeuf saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Justina Cichos dropped a double-double with ten points and 15 boards. Cichos has been hot recently, having posted nine or more rebounds the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Annabelle McClary, who posted 11 points in addition to five assists and five boards.

Belleview Christian's record now sits at 3-14. As for Bishop Machebeuf, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Belleview Christian will head out to square off against Dawson School at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Belleview Christian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last five games. As for Bishop Machebeuf, they are taking a road trip to take on Union Colony Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.