Vista PEAK Prep was the 47-40 winner over Rangeview when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Vista PEAK Prep Bison fell 70-57 to the Rangeview Raiders on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Bison can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 116th, while the Raiders are ranked second).
When it comes to explaining why Vista PEAK Prep lost, don't look at Mitchell Oliver. Despite the final result, he went 8 of 15 en route to 19 points and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Larry Mosley, who posted 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three blocks.
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Even though they lost, Vista PEAK Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Rangeview's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ladavian King, who went 6 for 11 on his way to 15 points along with five boards and three steals. King has been hot for a while, having posted 15 or more points the last nine times he's played. Another player making a difference was Archie Weatherspoon V, who put up 14 points and five assists.
Vista PEAK Prep has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Rangeview, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 15-0.
Vista PEAK Prep didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 73-63 win against Denver South on the 31st. Rangeview has also already played their next game, an 88-59 victory against Northfield on the 31st.
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