Westminster was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 68-61 to the Aurora Central Trojans. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
Despite the loss, Westminster still got an impressive performance from Diego Yanos, who almost dropped a double-double with 23 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Dennis Ross, who posted five points in addition to 11 boards and five assists.
Leading Aurora Central to victory were Deon Davis Jr and Jamari Fleming. Davis Jr shot 75% from the field on his way to 16 points and eight rebounds, while Fleming earned 14 points and three steals. Alejandro (Alex) Flores was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Westminster's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Aurora Central, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westminster and Thornton will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wolves will be up against the Trojans' rather soft defense (which has allowed 57.8 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Aurora Central, they will be home for the holidays to greet Englewood at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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