After flying high against Chatfield last Wednesday, Arvada West came back down to earth. The Arvada West Wildcats came up short against the Ralston Valley Mustangs on Saturday, falling 67-47. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 64-62 on February 1st.
Arvada West's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Stremel, who posted nine points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Keegen Balistreri, who had ten points and seven boards.
Ralston Valley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tanner Braketa out in front who to rack up 22 points. The match was Braketa's third in a row with at least 18 points. Zeke Andrews was another key player, dropping a double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds.
Arvada West's defeat dropped their record down to 17-6. As for Ralston Valley, their record now sits at 21-2.
Looking ahead, Arvada West will be playing at home against Northfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northfield is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.5 points per game this season. Ralston Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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