The Poudre Community Academy Warriors will take on the STEM School Highlands Ranch Spartans at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with 24 consecutive losses dating back to last season for Poudre Community Academy and three for STEM School Highlands Ranch.
Poudre Community Academy's last matchup with Ascent Classical Academy could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Friday. Poudre Community Academy lost 42-16 to Ascent Classical Academy. The Warriors were down 31-10 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Hayden Belmont
| 02/21/25 @ Ascent Classical Academy | 6 |
| 01/29/25 @ Twin Peaks Classical Academy | 4 |
| 01/13/25 vs Loveland Classical | 4 |
| 01/10/25 vs Monument Academy | 4 |
| 12/12/24 @ DSST: College View | 3 |
Poudre Community Academy's defeat came about despite a quality game from Hayden Belmont, who posted six points in addition to 11 blocks and five boards. Those six points gave Belmont a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Tori Howe, who had two points and ten rebounds.
Even though they lost, Poudre Community Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, STEM School Highlands Ranch lost to DSST: College View at home by a 38-22 margin on Tuesday.
Despite the loss, STEM School Highlands Ranch saw an underclassman step up: freshman Morgan Hamm earned ten points and four steals.
STEM School Highlands Ranch's defeat dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Poudre Community Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-16.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Poudre Community Academy has been crashing the boards this season, having averaged 21.2 boards per game. However, it's not like STEM School Highlands Ranch struggles in that department as they've been averaging 23.8 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Poudre Community Academy came up short against STEM School Highlands Ranch when the teams last played two weeks ago, falling 26-15. Can Poudre Community Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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