The Fleming Wildcats's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. They were beaten by Idalia 63-35. While losing is never fun, Fleming can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 291st, while Idalia is ranked 127th).
Fleming's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of David Betley, who scored 11 points along with six rebounds, and Travis Johnson who scored eight points.
Idalia had a senior duo take command as Tarek Glanz scored 28 points along with five rebounds and five steals and Kale Morris scored 18 points along with eight steals and seven rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Glanz has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Fernando Herrrera, who scored four points along with four steals.
Fleming has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season. As for Idalia, their win bumped their record up to 15-4.
Fleming will take on Weldon Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fleming is coming into the match with nine straight defeats on the road, meaning Weldon Valley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Idalia's road trip will continue as they head out to face Flagler at 5:00 p.m. on February 21st. Hopefully Idalia focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 13 on Friday.
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