Basketball Game Preview: Moffat County Bulldogs vs. Palisade Bulldogs

The Moffat County Bulldogs and the Palisade Bulldogs will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Palisade took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Moffat County, who comes in off a win.

Moffat County picked up another tournament win on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Lotus School For Excellence 78-49.

Moffat County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kenyen Camilletti out in front who posted 20 points along with seven rebounds and six steals. Camilletti is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Landyn Bollman was another key player, dropping a double-double on 15 points and 12 boards.

Moffat County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive games dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, Palisade unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell 55-46 to Fountain-Fort Carson. The contest marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Palisade's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Moffat County, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Moffat County beat Palisade 64-53 in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Does Moffat County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Palisade turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.