On Saturday, Arvada West faced Ralston Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Arvada West Wildcats fell just short of the Ralston Valley Mustangs by a score of 64-62. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wildcats have suffered since December 19, 2024.
Noah Meurer
| 02/01/25 @ Ralston Valley | 19 |
| 02/12/24 vs Ralston Valley | 19 |
| 02/21/24 @ Douglas County | 17 |
| 01/13/25 vs Columbine | 16 |
| 01/24/24 vs Columbine | 16 |
Arvada West's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Noah Meurer, who went 6 for 12 on his way to 19 points. That's the most points Meurer has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Stremel, who posted 12 points and eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, Arvada West smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ralston Valley only pulled down 12 offensive rebounds.
It was another big night for Caiden Braketa, who went 6 of 12 en route to 17 points along with six boards and five assists for Ralston Valley. Another player making a difference was Zeke Andrews, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Arvada West's defeat dropped their record down to 12-4. As for Ralston Valley, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 16-0.
Arvada West wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 77-68 win against Columbine on the 4th. Ralston Valley has also already played their next game, a 71-44 victory against Bear Creek on the 4th.
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