After having lost a blowout in their previous game against The Classical Academy, Sand Creek was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They walked away with a 49-39 win over the Elizabeth Cardinals. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since February 14, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Makailah White
| 02/13/26 @ Elizabeth | 14 |
| 01/28/26 vs Elizabeth | 13 |
| 12/19/25 vs Rampart | 13 |
| 12/01/25 vs Pueblo Central | 12 |
| 12/20/25 vs Vista Ridge | 11 |
Sand Creek's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Makailah White, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten boards. Those 14 points gave White a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Baker, who posted 15 points along with seven steals and five rebounds.
Sand Creek smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Elizabeth lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Abigail McMurray, who put up seven points and six boards. Aliana Quintana-ritter was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals.
With the victory, Sand Creek broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-15. As for Elizabeth, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Sand Creek has already played their next matchup, a 42-36 defeat against Discovery Canyon on the 16th. As for Elizabeth, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 74-28 loss against The Classical Academy on the 17th.
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