Basketball Recap: Ben Simons' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Coal Ridge over Windsor Charter Academy

If Coal Ridge was riding high fresh off their 65-38 takedown of Lotus School For Excellence on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Coal Ridge Titans fell to the Windsor Charter Academy Firebirds 67-61. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 64th, while the Firebirds are ranked fourth).

Coal Ridge's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ben Simons, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. Simons is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last three games he's played. Ethan Sanchez was another key player, putting up nine points.

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Even though they lost, Coal Ridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Windsor Charter Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kellen Ball led the charge by going 7 of 10 on his way to 19 points along with five assists and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Andrew Schams, who went 7 of 13 on his way to 19 points and eight rebounds.

Coal Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Windsor Charter Academy, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coal Ridge will welcome Cedaredge at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Coal Ridge's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matches. As for Windsor Charter Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Banning Lewis Academy at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Windsor Charter Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.