It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Loveland had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Pine Creek Eagles by a score of 82-75. Winning may never get old, but the Red Wolves sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Zayne Desouza
| 02/25/25 vs Pine Creek | 34 |
| 02/20/25 vs Windsor | 16 |
| 02/15/25 @ Timnath | 22 |
Loveland's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zayne Desouza, who shot 9-for-13 from deep and dropped a double-double with 34 points and ten rebounds. The contest was Desouza's third in a row with at least 16 points. Mason Morris was another key player, dropping a double-double with 19 points and 11 boards.
Loveland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive matches.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kyler Chatman, who shot 45% from the field to rack up 25 points and six rebounds. That's the most points Chatman has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Wright, who went 8-for-14 on his way to 22 points.
Loveland's win bumped their record up to 17-7. As for Pine Creek, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-12 record this season.
Loveland didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, an 81-47 loss against Mountain Vista on the 28th. Pine Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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