The STEM School Highlands Ranch Spartans were not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell to Arvada 42-37. STEM School Highlands Ranch was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Arvada apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why STEM School Highlands Ranch lost, one person who can't be blamed is Avi Thakkar. Despite the final result, he scored 16 points.
Arvada's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyson Luna, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds. It was the first time this season that Luna pulled down eight or more rebounds. Another player making a difference was Trevor Lucero, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
STEM School Highlands Ranch's loss dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Arvada, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-13 record this season.
STEM School Highlands Ranch will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Mile High Academy at 6:00 p.m. Mile High Academy is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning STEM School Highlands Ranch will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Arvada, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Arrupe Jesuit at 5:30 p.m. Arvada is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 53.9 points per game this season.
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