There's no place like home for Basalt, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in December of 2024. They were the clear victor by a 65-43 margin over the Roaring Fork Rams on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Longhorns have posted since February 2, 2024.
| 01/04/25 vs Roaring Fork | 5 |
| 01/12/24 @ Rifle | 5 |
| 12/13/23 vs Roaring Fork | 3 |
| 12/15/23 vs Kent Denver | 3 |
| 01/26/24 vs Delta | 3 |
Leading Basalt to victory were Elias Schendler and Luke Williams. Schendler almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine boards, while Williams posted 11 points and five steals. That's the most steals Williams has posted since back in January of 2024. Taylor Hays was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Basalt was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Despite the defeat, Roaring Fork had strong showings from Lucas Carballeira, who had 12 points, and Kiko Pena, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 14 boards. Pena is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least 11 every time he's taken the court this season.
Basalt moved to 4-4 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Roaring Fork, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 5-3.
Basalt will face off against Montrose at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Montrose will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Basalt surely won't give up without a fight. As for Roaring Fork, they will square off against North Fork at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Roaring Fork is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.3 points per game this season.
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