Having just played yesterday, the Sierra Stallions will head out on the road to face off against the Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Sierra took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They enjoyed a cozy 45-28 victory over Elizabeth.
Ziyon Nicholson
| 02/17/25 vs Elizabeth | 10 |
| 01/17/25 @ Pueblo South | 8 |
| 02/08/25 vs Widefield | 7 |
| 01/23/25 vs Mitchell | 6 |
| 01/29/25 vs The Classical Academy | 5 |
Sierra's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ziyon Nicholson, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten boards. Those ten rebounds gave Nicholson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Deja Burns, who posted five points in addition to nine blocks and eight boards.
Sierra smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pueblo Centennial). They breezed past Pueblo South to the tune of 62-18 on Friday. The Bulldogs have beaten the Colts the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Colts has come to flipping the script.
Sierra's record now sits at 13-8. As for Pueblo Centennial, their record is now 8-12.
Sierra came up short against Pueblo Centennial when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 48-44. Can Sierra avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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