KIPP Denver Collegiate was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 39-35 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rocky Mountain Prep SMART Ocelotls. The White Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Ocelotls apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
KIPP Denver Collegiate's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nicole Ricalday, who posted 12 points. Another player making a difference was Jasmine Martel, who scored ten points.
Vianey Gonzalex had an outrageously good game for Rocky Mountain Prep SMART as she had 24 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals. Those 24 points gave Gonzalex a new career-high. Yvonne Ibarra was another key player, putting up ten points along with seven boards and three steals.
KIPP Denver Collegiate's loss dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Rocky Mountain Prep SMART, their win bumped their record up to 6-13.
KIPP Denver Collegiate didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 29-28 victory against The Pinnacle on the 13th. As for Rocky Mountain Prep SMART, they have also already played their next game, a 33-26 defeat against Bruce Randolph on the 14th.
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