The Centennial Rams will face off against the Creede Miners at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Centennial is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Last Tuesday, Centennial didn't have quite enough to beat Manzanola and fell 51-48.
Zach Jacquez
| 02/11/25 vs Manzanola | 6 |
| 01/29/25 vs Cripple Creek-Victor | 6 |
| 01/25/25 @ Sangre de Cristo | 7 |
Despite their loss, Centennial saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Zach Jacquez, who went 5-for-12 en route to 15 points in addition to seven assists and six steals, was perhaps the best of all. Jacquez has been hot recently, having posted six or more steals the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jose Molina, who went 6-for-12 on his way to 17 points and four blocks.
Jacquez wasn't the only one working in the assist department: Centennial was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Manzanola only posted five assists.
Meanwhile, Creede was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 48-42 to Moffat.
Centennial's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Creede, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 5-11.
Centennial beat Creede 64-52 when the teams last played back in December of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Creede's Jaxson Fazio, who went 10-for-25 to rack up 28 points along with five boards and three steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Centennial still be able to contain Fazio? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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