Buena Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 37-35 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ellicott Thunderhawks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Thunderhawks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 51-31 back in February.

Daisy Lubbers
02/28/25 @ Ellicott | 4 |
02/25/25 @ Salida | 2 |
02/21/25 vs Centauri | 8 |
02/19/25 @ Manitou Springs | 4 |
Buena Vista's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Daisy Lubbers, who went 5-for-10 to rack up 12 points in addition to eight rebounds and four blocks. Lubbers is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in each of the last four games she's played. Bridget Dawson was another key player, dropping a double-double with 11 points and ten boards.
Buena Vista's loss dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Ellicott, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-6.
Buena Vista wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 47-25 victory against Manitou Springs on the 1st. As for Ellicott, they have also already played their next game, a 50-46 defeat against The Vanguard School on the 1st.
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