The Brush Beetdiggers had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Fort Morgan by a score of 55-47 on Saturday. Brush's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Grant Becker was the offensive standout of the match as he scored 18 points along with six rebounds. That's the first time this season that he scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Eric Rico, who scored three points along with seven assists.
Brush's victory bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Fort Morgan, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brush will take on Sterling at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fort Morgan, they will head out on the road to face off against Severance at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Severance focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 13 on Thursday.
