Stargate School hasn't had much luck against Colorado Academy recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Stargate School Eagles will welcome the Colorado Academy Mustangs at 5:30 p.m. Stargate School has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Stargate School took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They had just enough and edged The Academy out 31-29.
Sloan Kunz
| 02/06/25 @ St. Mary's Academy | 9 |
| 01/23/25 @ The Pinnacle | 7 |
| 01/09/25 vs Thornton | 7 |
| 02/13/25 vs The Academy | 6 |
| 12/13/24 @ Estes Park | 5 |
| + 9 more games |
Stargate School found their leader in freshman Sloan Kunz, who almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds. Kunz also grabbed six steals, which is notable because Stargate School is 4-1 when she posts at least five steals, but 2-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Ava Ridgell, who posted no points in addition to nine boards and seven steals.
Stargate School smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Colorado Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 48-42 to Peak to Peak. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Stargate School will have to contain Hannah Smith as she made an impact in Colorado Academy's last game. She went 10-for-16 en route to 22 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucy Garnsey, who had ten points.
Colorado Academy now has a losing record of 9-10. As for Stargate School, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 6-14.
Stargate School was taken down by Colorado Academy 62-4 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point Stargate School was down 37-2.
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