Thornton was the 37-21 winner over Stargate School when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Thornton Trojans took a 41-27 bruising from the Stargate School Eagles on Thursday. While the Trojans didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 12-0 in the first quarter.
Zhane Moore and Angie Lor certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Moore posted three points and eight rebounds, while Lor had three points and three steals.
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Even though they lost, Thornton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in three consecutive matches.
Stargate School's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Soonjin Yoon, who put up ten points along with eight steals and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Vika Berg, who posted nine points.
Thornton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Stargate School, their victory ended a ten-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thornton won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Fort Morgan at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Stargate School, they will challenge Liberty Common at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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