Sterling and Colorado Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Sterling had to settle for second. They came up short against the Colorado Academy Mustangs, falling 54-28. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
When it comes to explaining why Sterling lost, don't look at Taylor Tonche. Despite the final result, she posted eight points and seven boards.
Leading Colorado Academy to victory were Mira Leon and Anna Johnson. Leon dropped a double-double with 12 points and ten steals, while Johnson put up 16 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Those ten steals gave Leon a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Smith, who had nine points and four steals.
Sterling's loss dropped their record down to 12-12. As for Colorado Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 12-12.
Sterling does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Colorado Academy, they have already played their next matchup, a 38-35 win against Eaton on the 8th.
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