The Swallows Charter Academy Spartans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cripple Creek-Victor Pioneers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Swallows Charter Academy is out to stop a 15-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
Last Tuesday, Swallows Charter Academy was beaten by Fowler 72-34. Swallows Charter Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-15.
Despite their loss, Swallows Charter Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Adam Weitzke, who scored six points along with two blocks, was perhaps the best of all. Garrett Vinson was another key contributor, scoring four points.
Meanwhile, Cripple Creek-Victor's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fourth straight defeat. They took a 50-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of Nederland.
Cripple Creek-Victor's loss came about despite a quality game from Damian Reyes, who scored 21 points. Another player making a difference was Myles Durham, who scored nine points.
Swallows Charter Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-16 record this season. As for Cripple Creek-Victor, their loss dropped their record down to 5-11.
Thursday's match is shaping up to be a scrappy match: Swallows Charter Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 32.7 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Cripple Creek-Victor, though, as they've been averaging only 1.9 rebounds per game. Given Swallows Charter Academy's sizable advantage in that area, Cripple Creek-Victor will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
