Mountain Range unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost 51-30 to the Niwot Cougars on Friday. The Mustangs were not able to make up for their loss to the Cougars from their previous meeting back in December of 2024.
Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Delilah Lucero, who posted eight points in addition to nine rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Lia Palmer, who earned nine points and eight boards.
Niwot was led to victory by Ella Zechman and Samantha Johnson. Zechman had 15 points and six rebounds, while Johnson scored six points along with five boards and four steals. Those 15 points gave Zechman a new career-high. Another player making a difference was LilyRae Bernstein, who put up six points and five rebounds.
Niwot has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Mountain Range is packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will face off against Wheat Ridge at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Niwot, they will square off against Pomona at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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