The Adams City Eagles pushed their score all the way to 67 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 76-67 hit to the loss column at the hands of Westminster. Adams City has struggled against Westminster recently, as their contest on Thursday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Adams City had strong showings from Kevin Casillas, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 15 rebounds, and Zak Ahmed, who scored 12 points. Those 15 rebounds set a new season-high mark for him. Jalen Mckinnies was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with six rebounds.
Adams City has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Westminster, their win bumped their record up to 2-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Adams City won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Kennedy at 7:00 p.m. on January 5th. As for Westminster, they will head out on the road to face off against Northfield at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
