Basketball Recap: Skyline Gets the Win

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Previous 4 Games

12/16/25 - Home	49-48 W
12/17/24 - Away	51-48 W
02/29/20 - Neutral	58-48 W
12/10/16 - Neutral	34-56 L

Skyline's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, they made off with a 49-48 win over the Wheat Ridge Farmers. The Falcons haven't had any issues with the Farmers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.

Skyline's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Michael Thalacker led the charge by going 6-for-11 to rack up 16 points along with eight boards and five assists. Another player making a difference was Damian Villereal, who posted 12 points.

Skyline's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Wheat Ridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.

Skyline will be home for the holidays to greet Loveland at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons will be up against the Red Wolves' rather soft defense (which has allowed 67 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Wheat Ridge, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Mullen at 7:00 p.m. on January 5, 2026. The Farmers will be up against the Mustangs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 58.75 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.