Cherry Creek triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Tianna Chambers

By Team Reports Dec 2, 2023, 3:59pm

Recap: Cherry Creek Bruins vs. Roosevelt Roughriders

The Cherry Creek Bruins had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Roosevelt 45-43. That's another feather in the cap for Cherry Creek, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.

Among those leading the charge was Tianna Chambers, who scored 26 points. Another player making a difference was Molly Dorighi, who scored 8 points.

Despite the loss, Roosevelt saw an underclassman step up: Kyla Hollier scored 18 points along with 5 rebounds. Kinsey Trujillo was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with 8 rebounds.

Cherry Creek's victory bumped their record up to 1-0. As for Roosevelt, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.

Cherry Creek will square off against Hebron at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hebron will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. As for Roosevelt, they will head out on the road to face off against Platte Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.