Lions
| 02/15/25 @ Ellicott | 79 |
| 02/04/25 vs Florence | 70 |
| 01/10/25 @ James Irwin | 69 |
| 12/12/24 vs Mitchell | 69 |
| 01/24/25 vs Salida | 65 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Colorado Springs Christian). They claimed a resounding 79-38 victory over the Ellicott Thunderhawks. With the Lions ahead 44-23 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Maximiliano Cota-Cordova was his usual excellent self, going 13-for-16 on his way to 27 points and seven boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Colorado Springs Christian's points. Sam Salsbery was another key player, going 6-for-12 en route to 14 points and five rebounds.
Colorado Springs Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
The win got Colorado Springs Christian back to even at 9-9. As for Ellicott, they dropped their record down to 3-15 with the defeat, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Colorado Springs Christian will head out to take on The Vanguard School at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Ellicott, they will venture away from home to square off against La Junta at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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