Cripple Creek-Victor was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 49-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cotopaxi Pirates. The Pioneers lost against the Pirates in their previous head to head back in February, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 65-14 score last time.
Several Pioneers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Devon Reyes, who posted 14 points. Another player making a difference was Keagen Pappas, who scored ten points.
Cotopaxi found their leader in sophomore Kenny Teter, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 18 boards. Teter has been hot, having also posted two or more blocks the last six times he's played. William Fong was another key player, putting up ten points and five assists.
Cripple Creek-Victor's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Cripple Creek-Victor will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on KIPP Denver Collegiate at 2:30 p.m. on the 20th. As for Cotopaxi, they will venture away from home to challenge Crested Butte at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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