Miami-Yoder suffered their biggest defeat since December 12, 2024 on Friday. They lost 50-29 to the Evangel Christian Academy Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Buffaloes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 270th, while the Eagles are ranked 95th).
Jessa Book
| 02/14/25 vs Evangel Christian Academy | 2 |
| 02/08/25 vs Hanover | 3 |
| 02/06/25 @ The Colorado Springs School | 3 |
| 02/01/25 @ Cripple Creek-Victor | 3 |
| 01/28/25 @ Cotopaxi | 2 |
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Despite the loss, Miami-Yoder had strong showings from Jessa Book, who went 7-for-14 en route to 14 points, and Madison Kragel, who posted seven points and six boards. Book has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 11 times she's played. Madison McKnight was another key player, putting up four points and seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Miami-Yoder smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 15 offensive boards in three consecutive matches.
Evangel Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mia Castro led the charge by going 5-for-8 on her way to 10 points in addition to eight steals and six assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Sara Caldwell, who earned 18 points and three steals.
Miami-Yoder's record now sits at 7-7. As for Evangel Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Miami-Yoder has already played their next game, a 47-17 defeat against Hi-Plains on the 15th. As for Evangel Christian Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 54-33 victory against Peyton on the 20th.
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