It was a good run, but the Arvada Bulldogs unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Saturday. They opened the new year with a less-than-successful 44-33 defeat to Platte Canyon. Arvada was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Platte Canyon apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2023.
Despite the loss, Arvada still got an impressive performance from Emma Ngewasi, who scored 13 points along with six rebounds and five steals. The match was Ngewasi's fifth in a row with at least ten points.
It was another big night for Sydney Curtis, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds for Platte Canyon. Curtis continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Caley Erickson, who scored eight points along with ten rebounds.
Arvada's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Platte Canyon, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Middle Park the next time they take the court. Arvada will head out to face Middle Park at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, while Platte Canyon will head out to face them at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.
