Pueblo County was handed a heart-breaking three-point loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Pueblo Centennial on Monday. The Pueblo County Hornets blew past the Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs 56-33. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Hornets have posted against the Bulldogs since February 17, 2022.
Lowry Kirkland
| 02/10/25 vs Pueblo Centennial | 5 |
| 01/28/25 @ Pueblo Central | 5 |
| 01/17/25 @ Falcon | 5 |
| 12/13/24 vs Sierra | 4 |
| 12/05/24 vs Glenwood Springs | 4 |
| + 13 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Pueblo County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Lowry Kirkland, who posted 14 points in addition to eight assists and five steals. Kirkland is becoming a predictor of Pueblo County's success: when he posts at least three steals the team is 6-3 (and 1-9 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Harley Harding, who earned 14 points.
Kirkland wasn't the only one working in the assist department: Pueblo County was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in four consecutive contests.
Pueblo County's victory bumped their record up to 7-12. As for Pueblo Centennial, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Pueblo County wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 47-40 win against Colorado Springs Christian on the 11th. As for Pueblo Centennial, they will head out on the road to square off against Pueblo South at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pueblo Centennial is facing Pueblo South at the right time seeing as Pueblo South is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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