The Union Colony Prep Timberwolves extended their postseason success on Thursday against the Loveland Classical Lions. They secured a 59-53 W over the Lions. The victory was all the more spectacular given Union Colony Prep's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 292nd, while Loveland Classical is ranked 93rd).
Union Colony Prep's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Pablo Mendoza-Munoz, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Tanner Sarchet, who scored 15 points along with three steals.
Loveland Classical lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Hudson Ruppert, who scored 13 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Luke Sainz, who scored seven points along with five assists and five steals.
The victory made it two in a row for Union Colony Prep and bumps their season record up to 7-14. As for Loveland Classical, their loss dropped their record down to 19-2.
Union Colony Prep is on the road again on Saturday and plays Heritage Christian at 5:30 p.m. on February 24th. One thing working in Heritage Christian's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 17 matches. Loveland Classical will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Holly on March 1st. Hopefully Loveland Classical focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 14 on Thursday.
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