Springfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Stratton Eagles, falling 72-50. While losing is never fun, the Longhorns can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 274th, while the Eagles are ranked 112th).

Colby Batterton
03/01/25 vs Stratton | 6 |
02/25/25 @ Granada | 6 |
02/22/25 vs Swink | 6 |
02/21/25 @ Cotopaxi | 8 |
02/18/25 vs Cheraw | 11 |
+ 15 more games |
Despite the loss, Springfield still got an impressive performance from Colby Batterton, who shot 55% from the field on his way to 15 points along with eight rebounds and six steals. Batterton is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Gunnar Mort, who went 6-for-15 en route to 15 points.
Stratton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Von Isenbart, who shot 53% from the field to rack up 21 points in addition to six boards and three blocks. Ricky Schillig was another key player, putting up 15 points and five rebounds.
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 8-15. As for Stratton, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season.
Springfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Stratton, they will square off against Idalia at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Stratton is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.2 points per game this season.
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