Woodland Park was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 23rd straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Banning Lewis Academy Stallions, falling 40-16. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Stallions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 52-14 back in December of 2024.
Cora Vandermeer
| 02/19/25 @ Banning Lewis Academy | 15 |
| 01/15/25 @ Strasburg | 9 |
| 12/20/24 @ South Park | 9 |
| 02/15/25 vs La Junta | 6 |
| 02/11/25 vs Manitou Springs | 6 |
Woodland Park's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cora Vandermeer, who posted two points and 15 rebounds. Those 15 boards gave Vandermeer a new career-high. Taylor Wilson was another key player, putting up five points and ten rebounds.
Even though they lost, Woodland Park smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Banning Lewis Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Natalia Burton, who dropped a double-double with ten boards and ten steals. Burton is becoming a predictor of Banning Lewis Academy's success: when she posts at least five steals the team is 3-1 (and 2-13 when she doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Pacheco, who earned nine points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Woodland Park's defeat dropped their record down to 0-20. As for Banning Lewis Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-14.
Woodland Park didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 56-16 loss against St. Mary's on the 21st. As for Banning Lewis Academy, they have also already played their next game, a 64-15 defeat against Colorado Springs Christian on the 21st.
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