Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Colorado Academy walked away with it. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 38-35 win over the Eaton Reds on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since January 29th.
Sam Clevenger
| 03/08/25 @ Eaton | 13 |
| 03/07/25 vs Sterling | 6 |
| 02/23/24 vs Lutheran | 1 |
| 02/20/24 vs Valley | 7 |
| 02/15/24 vs Kent Denver | 2 |
| + 11 more games |
Colorado Academy found their leader in sophomore Sam Clevenger, who went 6-for-11 on her way to 13 points in addition to six rebounds and three blocks. That's the most points Clevenger has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Mira Leon, who had 12 points.
Colorado Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. They are 12-3 when they've passed the ball that well.
Eaton lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Courtney Steinkamp, who put up eight points along with 15 boards and six steals. She has become a key player for Eaton: the team is 13-3 when she posts at least three steals, but 3-6 otherwise. Evie Gavette was another key player, putting up four points.
The win was the third in a row for Colorado Academy, bringing their record for this year to 13-12. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.7 points on average over those games. As for Eaton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-9 record this season.
Colorado Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 37-24 defeat against Delta on the 12th. Eaton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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