Recap: Windsor Charter Academy Firebirds vs. Glenwood Springs Demons
If the Windsor Charter Academy Firebirds were riding high off their 64-29 takedown of the Lyons Lions on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Windsor Charter Academy was the victim of a rough 54-29 defeat at the hands of Glenwood Springs on Thursday. Windsor Charter Academy found out winning isn't easy when you're outrebounded 19 to 7 on offense.
When it comes to explaining why Windsor Charter Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Cassidy Curry. Despite the final result, she scored 13 points.
Glenwood Springs was led to victory by Anastasia Shea and Taia Nykerk. Shea dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds, while Nykerk almost dropped a triple-double on 15 points, 13 rebounds, and nine steals. That makes it six consecutive games in which Nykerk has scored at least 25% of Glenwood Springs' points. Lillian Wattier was another key contributor, scoring five points along with five rebounds and five steals.
Windsor Charter Academy's defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2. As for Glenwood Springs, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Windsor Charter Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Prospect Ridge Academy at 7:50 p.m. on December 15th. Prospect Ridge Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Glenwood Springs won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Heritage Christian at 7:50 p.m. on December 15th.
