Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of CJ Rocco and Ryan Pankey Lead Montrose to Victory

Montrose won the last time they faced Wheat Ridge and things went their way on Thursday too. The Red Hawks took down the Farmers 45-31.

CJ Rocco

Steals

12/11/25 vs Wheat Ridge	5
12/06/25 vs Eagle Valley	2
12/05/25 vs Steamboat Springs	4
12/04/25 vs Weld Central	8

Leading Montrose to victory were Ryan Pankey and CJ Rocco. Pankey dropped a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds, while Rocco shot 83% from the field to rack up 15 points and five steals. Rocco is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Lane Pressler, who posted seven points and five assists.

Montrose's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Wheat Ridge, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Montrose wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 63-33 defeat against Peak to Peak on the 12th. As for Wheat Ridge, they have also already played their next game, a 67-41 win against Basalt on the 12th.