Belleview Christian won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They were outmatched by the Flatirons Academy Bison and fell 70-39. While losing is never fun, the Bruins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 248th, while the Bison are ranked 31st).
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Several Bruins players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Justus Cunningham, who posted 11 points and seven rebounds. Cunningham is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Collin Polson, who went 5 of 11 on his way to 11 points.
Even though they lost, Belleview Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Belleview Christian has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. As for Flatirons Academy, their win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Belleview Christian will venture away from home to face off against Clear Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Flatirons Academy, they will welcome Union Colony Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Union Colony Prep is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61 points per game this season.
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