Rampart won the last time they faced Sand Creek and things went their way on Friday too. The Rampart Rams sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 75-72 victory over the Sand Creek Scorpions.
Wyatt Kirch
| 12/20/24 @ Sand Creek | 15 |
| 12/17/24 vs Mesa Ridge | 21 |
| 12/14/24 @ Steamboat Springs | 16 |
Rampart's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wyatt Kirch, who posted 15 points and seven rebounds. Kirch's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Justus Derickson, who went 6 of 7 on his way to 13 points and eight rebounds.
Sand Creek's loss came despite strong showings from Elijah Brotherns and Mathew Starks. Brotherns went 12 of 16 on his way to 27 points and six rebounds, while Starks went 8 of 12 on his way to 19 points along with seven boards and three steals. That's the most points Brotherns has posted since back in December of 2023. Jaylen Brantley was another key player, putting up six points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Rampart now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Sand Creek, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rampart will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Pueblo Central at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Sand Creek also won't see the court for a while: their next match is against Coronado at 7:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Sand Creek is facing Coronado at the right time seeing as Coronado is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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