The Ellicott Thunderhawks will face off against the Buena Vista Demons at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Monday, Ellicott came up short against Rye and fell 46-39. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Thunderhawks came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 109th, while the Thunderbolts are ranked 231st).
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Buena Vista against Lake County on Tuesday as the team secured a 51-16 win. That 35 point margin sets a new team best for the Demons this season.
Buena Vista is also on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-8 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.3 points per game. As for Ellicott, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-5 record this season.
Ellicott couldn't quite finish off Buena Vista in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 and fell 46-43. Will Ellicott have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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