Palisade was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 61-47 bruising from the Durango Demons. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Demons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
| 01/17/25 @ Durango | 2 |
| 01/14/25 @ Montrose | 3 |
| 01/09/25 @ Eagle Valley | 3 |
| 01/07/25 @ Delta | 2 |
| 12/21/24 vs Ponderosa | 3 |
When it comes to explaining why Palisade lost, don't look at Hunter Howard. Despite the final result, he went 6 for 12 on his way to 15 points and seven boards. Howard is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Todd Nordenson was another key player, putting up four points and ten rebounds.
Palisade now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Durango, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-4.
Palisade wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 56-53 win against Grand Junction on the 21st. Durango has also already played their next matchup, a 62-38 victory against Grand Junction Central on the 18th.
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