The Pueblo West Cyclones will challenge the Vista Ridge Wolves at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
Pueblo West had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least 55 points, but Doherty put an end to it on Thursday. Pueblo West came up short against Doherty, falling 48-23. While losing is never fun, the Cyclones can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 81st, while the Spartans are ranked 20th).
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Payton Odell, who posted six points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Rebekah Seggerman, who had eight points and seven boards.
Meanwhile, Vista Ridge entered their tilt with Liberty on Saturday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Lancers with a sharp 55-29 win.
Vista Ridge's win came from a few key players Pueblo West will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jasmine Byers, who went 10 of 15 on her way to 27 points and three steals. Those 27 points gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sole' Alexander, who put up seven points in addition to ten rebounds and four blocks.
Vista Ridge's victory bumped their record up to 14-4. As for Pueblo West, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Pueblo West has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 26.3 boards per game. However, it's not like Vista Ridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 27.9 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Pueblo West lost to Vista Ridge at home by a decisive 59-45 margin when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will Pueblo West have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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