After two games on the road, Prospect Ridge Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Peak to Peak Pumas at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Prospect Ridge Academy will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps Colorado Rankings (they are ranked 272nd, while Peak to Peak is ranked 58th).
Prospect Ridge Academy suffered their biggest loss since December 1, 2023 on Thursday. They took a serious blow against Kent Denver, falling 57-22.
Despite the loss, Prospect Ridge Academy saw an underclassman step up: Amelia Waggoner scored eight points along with seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Peak to Peak scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They claimed a resounding 61-13 victory over The Academy on the road. Peak to Peak has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 20 points or more this season.
Alexandra Eschmeyer was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 32 points and 17 rebounds. That makes it 13 consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Peak to Peak's points. Megan Wagner was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Prospect Ridge Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Peak to Peak, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-3.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Prospect Ridge Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 31.6 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Peak to Peak struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 31 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Prospect Ridge Academy lost to Peak to Peak at home by a decisive 48-30 margin in their previous matchup back in January of 2023. Will Prospect Ridge Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
