The Chaparral Wolverines will face off against the Fort Collins Lambkins at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Chaparral focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 24 on Tuesday.
Chaparral gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener. They put the hurt on Skyview with a sharp 61-41 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Chaparral as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Lauren Thompson had a dynamite game for Chaparral, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds. What's more, Thompson also racked up four offensive rebounds, the most she's had since back in December of 2023. Aggie Seibold was another key player, posting eight points plus seven rebounds and four steals.
Chaparral was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Skyview only posted seven.
Meanwhile, Fort Collins had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 48-38 victory over Horizon.
Fort Collins' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Avery Alcaraz, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Morgan Bandhauer, who went 5 for 10 en route to 10 points plus seven rebounds and three steals.
Everything went Chaparral's way against Fort Collins when the teams last played back in January of 2020, as Chaparral made off with a 53-31 win. Does Chaparral have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fort Collins turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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