Frederick had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They snuck past the Cherokee Trail Cougars with a 57-52 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Golden Eagles as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Jovan Aldana went supernova for Frederick, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Dante Lechuga, who earned 12 points.
Frederick was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cherokee Trail only posted five.
Several Cougars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jake Scott, who scored nine points along with six rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Caleb Jensen, who went 6 for 11 en route to 14 points.
Frederick will square off against Loveland at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cherokee Trail, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Cherokee Trail Cougars take on the Arvada West Wildcats at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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