Trailblazers
| 01/09/25 @ Kent Denver | 51-45 |
| 01/04/25 vs Silver Creek | 69-16 |
| 12/21/24 vs Denver South | 62-36 |
| 12/20/24 vs Clovis East | 50-47 |
| 12/19/24 vs Cornerstone Christian | 66-47 |
| + 3 more games |
Overland came tearing into Thursday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 30.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They managed a 51-45 victory over the Kent Denver Sun Devils. Given the Trailblazers' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 24th, while the Sun Devils are ranked 157th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Overland found their leader in sophomore Michaela Halton, who posted 25 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals. Ilaisaane Davis was another key player, putting up 16 points.
Overland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in nine consecutive games.
Kent Denver's loss came despite strong showings from Austin Duncan and Caroline Phillips. Duncan dropped a double-double on 15 points and 16 boards, while Phillips put up 13 points and three steals. Duncan has been hot recently, having posted 11 or more rebounds the last four times she's played.
Overland pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.3 points per game. As for Kent Denver, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
Overland didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 49-41 victory against Erie on the 11th. Kent Denver has also already played their next matchup, a 69-26 win against The Academy on the 15th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
