DMLK was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 29-23 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rocky Mountain Prep SMART Ocelotls. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Ocelotls apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
DMLK's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Kenzie Daughty, who posted ten points, and Tay Saengsavath, who put up nine points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rocky Mountain Prep SMART to victory, but perhaps none more so than Hayleen Godinez, who scored nine points and six steals. Those nine points gave Godinez a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Isabella Flores, who earned seven points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals.
DMLK's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Rocky Mountain Prep SMART, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-13 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. DMLK will take on rival Manual at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is set to face off against their familiar foe KIPP Denver Collegiate at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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