The Dolores Huerta Prep Scorpions scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They walked away with a 73-62 victory over Swallows Charter Academy. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Dolores Huerta Prep has managed all season.
Leading Dolores Huerta Prep to victory were Raymond Molina and Artrell Mccullar. Molina dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Mccullar scored 23 points along with five rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Molina has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Marcos Lerma, who scored 13 points.
Swallows Charter Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Andrew Breedlove, who scored 25 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Charles Perry was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with five assists.
The win makes it two in a row for Dolores Huerta Prep and bumps their season record up to 3-9. As for Swallows Charter Academy, they dropped their record down to 2-12 with that defeat, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season.
Dolores Huerta Prep will take on the Kodiaks at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Colorado (Colorado Springs School is ranked 251st, while the Scorpions are ranked 264th). As for Swallows Charter Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against the Meloneers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Ford is coming into the matchup on a six-game losing streak.
