Denver Academy has played every game this season on their home court, but they'll have to hit the road on Monday. They will take on the Cripple Creek-Victor Pioneers at 6:30 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Denver Academy at home against Poudre Community Academy as the squad secured a 75-45 victory. The victory was just what Denver Academy needed coming off of a 65-42 defeat in their prior contest.
Nolan Monasch went supernova for Denver Academy, scoring 28 points along with 7 rebounds and 6 steals. That makes it two consecutive games in which Monasch has scored at least 25% of Denver Academy's points. Luc Stanley was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with 7 steals and 6 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Cripple Creek-Victor was fully in charge on Saturday, breezing past Deer Trail 59-23 at home. With Cripple Creek-Victor ahead 35-14 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
The victory got Denver Academy back to even at 1-1. As for Cripple Creek-Victor, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Denver Academy beat Cripple Creek-Victor 38-25 in their previous meeting back in February. The rematch might be a little tougher for Denver Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
