Preview: STEM School Highlands Ranch Spartans vs. Alameda Pirates
The STEM School Highlands Ranch Spartans will be playing at home against the Alameda Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Alameda took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on STEM School Highlands Ranch, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, STEM School Highlands Ranch didn't have too much trouble with William Smith at home as they won 52-33. The victory was just what STEM School Highlands Ranch needed coming off of a 68-30 loss in their prior match.
STEM School Highlands Ranch got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Avi Thakkar out in front who scored 11 points along with two steals. Omar Rahin was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, this season hasn't been kind to Alameda, who are still winless after their tenth game. They were dealt a 81-10 defeat at the hands of Golden on Friday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Alameda has scored all season.
STEM School Highlands Ranch's victory bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Alameda, they bumped their record down to 0-10 with that defeat, which was their 17th straight on the road.
STEM School Highlands Ranch came up short against Alameda in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, falling 50-46. Will STEM School Highlands Ranch have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.