If Lamar was riding high fresh off their 54-21 takedown of Woodland Park last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lamar Thunder fell 58-46 to the Banning Lewis Academy Stallions on Saturday. The Thunder were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Stallions apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Gabrian Jacobs
| 02/08/25 @ Banning Lewis Academy | 13 |
| 02/07/25 vs Woodland Park | 7 |
| 02/04/25 vs The Vanguard School | 5 |
| 02/01/25 @ Alamosa | 3 |
| 01/31/25 vs James Irwin | 5 |
| + 12 more games |
Despite the defeat, Lamar had strong showings from Gabrian Jacobs, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 13 boards, and Diego Estrada, who posted 12 points. That's the most rebounds Jacobs has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jacob Dunning, who earned nine points.
Even though they lost, Lamar smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matchups.
Banning Lewis Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Matthew Lebron, who went 8 for 16 to rack up 24 points and four steals. Lebron's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Trey Oden, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten assists.
Lamar's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 8-1 and their overall record down to 14-3. As for Banning Lewis Academy, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-3.
Lamar and Banning Lewis Academy should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Colorado Rankings. Lamar will face off against Rye at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday up 201 places (49 vs. 250). Lamar is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road. Meanwhile, Banning Lewis Academy (ranked 45th) will meet Thomas MacLaren School (ranked 229th) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lamar is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.7 points per game this season.
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