Aspen's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They slipped by the Basalt Longhorns 27-26. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Skiers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Aspen got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Celia VerHey out in front who posted eight points. Fiona Benvenuto was another key player, putting up six points and ten boards.
Aspen's win bumped their record up to 2-9. As for Basalt, they dropped their record down to 2-12 with the defeat, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Aspen will face off against Roaring Fork at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Roaring Fork's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matchups. As for Basalt, they will challenge Rifle at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Basalt is facing Rifle at the right time seeing as Rifle is stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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