It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Arvada West had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top against the Erie Tigers by a score of 53-46. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 35-25 back in December of 2024.
Arvada West can attribute much of their success to Avery Harrison, who went 9-for-15 to rack up 19 points and five boards. Harrison is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Saylor Swanson was another key player, putting up nine points.
Erie's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Juliet Slater, who almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Sophie Husk, who posted 11 points.
Wildcats
| 03/01/25 vs Erie | 53-46 |
| 02/22/25 vs Ralston Valley | 50-45 |
| 02/19/25 vs Chatfield | 55-39 |
| 02/11/25 vs Bear Creek | 65-27 |
| 02/04/25 vs Columbine | 41-33 |
Arvada West pushed their record up to 21-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.8 points over those games. As for Erie, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-9.
Coming up, Arvada West will face off against Denver East at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Denver East will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Arvada West surely won't give up without a fight. Erie does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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