Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask DSST: Green Valley Ranch). They really took it to the Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Lions for the full four quarters, racking up a 76-41 victory. With the Raptors ahead 41-20 at the half, the match was all but over already.
DSST: Green Valley Ranch's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tong Bot led the charge by going 7 for 11 on his way to 18 points and three steals. The game was Bot's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was David Abankwa, who went 7 of 9 en route to 14 points and five rebounds.
Raptors
| 01/10/24 vs Aurora West College Prep Academy | 30 |
| 01/31/25 @ Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy | 25 |
| 01/12/24 @ Rocky Mountain Prep SMART | 21 |
| 02/07/24 @ STEM School Highlands Ranch | 20 |
| 01/29/25 vs DSST: Cedar | 18 |
DSST: Green Valley Ranch was working as a unit and finished the game with 25 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Despite the defeat, Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy had strong showings from Dominic Doss, who posted 12 points and three steals, and Prince-Michael Combs, who went 5 for 11 on his way to 14 points. Combs continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Jackson Taylor was another key player, putting up eight points and eight boards.
DSST: Green Valley Ranch pushed their record up to 10-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.0 points per game. As for Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DSST: Green Valley Ranch will square off against Manual at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. DSST: Green Valley Ranch has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy, they will be playing at home against Rocky Mountain Prep SMART at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy is facing Rocky Mountain Prep SMART at the right time seeing as Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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