Basalt was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 35-29 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rifle Bears. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Longhorns this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 47-24 back in December of 2024.
Among those leading the charge was Avery Ward, who posted 14 points along with five boards and three steals. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Jayden Hills was another key player, putting up seven points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Basalt's record now sits at 2-13. As for Rifle, they moved to 2-14 with that victory, which also ended their 12-game losing streak.
Basalt wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 41-22 loss against Moffat County on the 1st. Rifle has also already played their next matchup, a 60-24 defeat against Rangely on the 1st.
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