Basketball Recap: Lamar's Winning Streak Snapped at Four Games

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Previous 5 Games

12/13/24 @ Aspen	40-45
12/12/24 vs Jefferson Academy	49-46
12/07/24 vs Dumas	50-38
12/06/24 vs Bennett	54-50
12/05/24 vs Arvada	66-31

It was fun while it lasted, but Lamar's undefeated season came to an end after four games on Friday. They fell to the Aspen Skiers 45-40. The game marked the Thunder's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

When it comes to explaining why Lamar lost, don't look at Alex Williams. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine boards. Gabrian Jacobs was another key player, putting up ten points and eight boards.

Even though they lost, Lamar smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in seven consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Aspen's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tommy Franceschi, who posted 13 points. Another player making a difference was Kristofers Klavins, who put up 11 points.

Having lost for the first time this season, Lamar fell to 4-1. As for Aspen, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.

Lamar didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 57-52 loss against Fort Lupton on the 14th. As for Aspen, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 58-38 win against Sterling on the 14th.