Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Clear Creek). They took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 72-30 victory over the Gilpin County Eagles. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 42-14.
Zephyrus Schuessler was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double with 23 points and nine assists. He is becoming a predictor of Clear Creek's success: when he posts at least eight assists the team is undefeated (and 2-15 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Donovan Duke, who en route to 19 points along with eight boards and five assists.
Golddiggers
| 02/25/25 vs Gilpin County | 19 |
| 02/20/25 vs Lyons | 9 |
| 02/18/25 @ SkyView Academy | 6 |
| 02/13/25 @ Dayspring Christian Academy | 9 |
| 02/11/25 vs Front Range Christian | 15 |
| + 28 more games |
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Clear Creek was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Clear Creek's win bumped their record up to 6-15. As for Gilpin County, they are on a 41-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-21.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clear Creek will face off against Denver Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Denver Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Gilpin County, they are taking a road trip to challenge Union Colony Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Union Colony Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Gilpin County likes a good challenge.
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