Ralston Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 51-47 heartbreaker at the hands of the Columbine Rebels. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rebels this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 46-40 back in January.
Santana Sabus
| 12/07/24 vs Fort Collins | 16 |
| 01/04/25 @ Highlands Ranch | 14 |
| 02/04/25 @ Bear Creek | 13 |
| 02/08/25 vs Chatfield | 12 |
| 12/12/24 vs Rock Canyon | 12 |
| + 17 more games |
Despite the defeat, Ralston Valley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Santana Sabus dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten rebounds. Ralston Valley is 6-2 when Sabus posts ten or more boards, but 6-8 otherwise. Mia Alfaro was another key player, putting up nine points.
Columbine's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taylor Speir, who went 8-for-12 on her way to 21 points and six rebounds. The match was Speir's third in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordyn Washington, who went 7-for-16 to rack up 20 points.
Ralston Valley's loss dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Columbine, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-6.
Ralston Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 50-45 defeat against Arvada West on the 22nd. As for Columbine, they have also already played their next game, a 76-35 victory against Lakewood on the 19th.
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