Ponderosa had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it ten. They were dealt a 76-34 loss at the hands of the Frederick Golden Eagles. The Mustangs lost against the Golden Eagles in their previous head to head back in December of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 70-58 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Ponderosa lost, don't look at Aaron Crown. Despite the final result, he posted six points.
As for Frederick, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 83.0 points over those games.
Frederick found their leader in sophomore Caleb Wittler, who shot 71% from the field on his way to 26 points and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Dante Lechuga, who put up 16 points and eight rebounds.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Ponderosa will take on Fairview in a tournament on Monday. As for Frederick, they will challenge Green Mountain at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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