The La Junta Tigers will take on the Banning Lewis Academy Stallions at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. La Junta will be strutting in after a win while Banning Lewis Academy will be coming in after a defeat.
It was a proper cat-fight when La Junta faced off against James Irwin on Friday. La Junta managed a 37-33 victory over James Irwin. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Jaguars: they've now won six in a row.
La Junta's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isabelle Aragon, who posted 13 points along with seven boards and four steals. Raquel Rodriguez was another key player, putting up eight points and seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Banning Lewis Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were beaten by Thomas MacLaren School 55-26. While losing is never fun, the Stallions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 283rd, while the Highlanders are ranked 101st).
La Junta's victory bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Banning Lewis Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-12.
La Junta might still be hurting after the 58-34 loss they got from Banning Lewis Academy in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will La Junta have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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