While Highlands Ranch didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Lakewood Tigers 64-44 on Tuesday. Given the Falcons' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 66th, while the Tigers are ranked 207th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
George West III
| 12/17/24 @ Lakewood | 5 |
| 12/14/24 @ Heritage | 3 |
| 12/13/24 @ Chatfield | 2 |
| 12/11/24 vs Mead | 4 |
Highlands Ranch's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from George West III, who went 8 for 15 on his way to 18 points and five steals. West III is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Zach Benner was another key player, putting up nine points and three steals.
When it comes to explaining why Lakewood lost, don't look at Quentin Wilson. Despite the final result, he went 6 of 11 on his way to 14 points.
Highlands Ranch is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Lakewood, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highlands Ranch will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Centaurus at 7:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Highlands Ranch is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.4 points per game this season. Lakewood also won't see the court for a while: their next contest is against Fruita Monument at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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