Wheat Ridge extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 2-5. They were dealt a 91-35 defeat at the hands of the Mullen Mustangs. The Farmers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 52-20.
Wheat Ridge lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Leif Wilson, who posted 12 points. Another player making a difference was Danny Otte, who had seven points and five boards.
As for Mullen, they now have a winning record of 5-4. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Mason Bonner, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds. The matchup was his fifth in a row with at least 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Fugate, who shot 50% from the field to rack up 15 points in addition to seven boards and six assists.
Wheat Ridge has already played their next contest, a 65-40 loss against Fairview on the 10th. As for Mullen, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 91-54 win against Lakewood on the 8th.
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