The Swallows Charter Academy Spartans scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They took down Walsenburg 37-18. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Swallows Charter Academy as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Faith DeRudder went supernova for Swallows Charter Academy, scoring eight points along with 13 rebounds and four steals. Taylor Bond was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with seven steals.
Swallows Charter Academy's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-12. As for Walsenburg, they dropped their record down to 1-13 with that defeat, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Swallows Charter Academy will take on the Scorpions at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Colorado (Dolores Huerta Prep is ranked 294th, while the Spartans are ranked 285th). As for Walsenburg, they will be playing at home against the Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Las Animas' defense has only allowed 29.1 points per game this season, so the Panthers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
