Skyline unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 52-48 to the Greeley West Spartans on Wednesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Despite the defeat, Skyline saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jordan Morris shot 40% from the field to rack up 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Damian Villereal, who posted nine points.
Greeley West's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Karter Nickell, who put up 14 points and seven rebounds. That's the most points Nickell has posted since back in December of 2024. Joey Castillo was another key player, putting up ten points and six boards.
Skyline has already played their next game, a 49-47 loss against The Academy on the 5th. As for Greeley West, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 54-52 win against Mountain View on the 5th.
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