Lamar hasn't had much luck against Manitou Springs recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Thunder will welcome the Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Manitou Springs will be up against a hot Lamar squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. The Thunder simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat Rye 61-33. Given the Thunder's advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 60th, while the Thunderbolts are ranked 233rd) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jacob Dunning
| 02/12/26 vs Rye | 16 |
| 02/07/26 vs Colorado Springs Christian | 32 |
| 02/05/26 @ Woodland Park | 18 |
| 02/03/26 @ The Vanguard School | 17 |
| 01/31/26 vs Alamosa | 35 |
| + 3 more games |
Jacob Dunning had another great game (as he tends to do), putting up 16 points and four steals. His evening made it eight games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Cason Pollart, who posted three points along with six boards and four steals.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Manitou Springs' strategy against Salida on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Mustangs blew the Spartans out of the water with a 65-24 final score. That's two games straight that the Mustangs have won by exactly 41 points.
Manitou Springs' victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Lamar, their win bumped their record up to 16-3.
Lamar came up short against Manitou Springs when the teams last played back in February of 2025, falling 55-49. Will the Thunder have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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