The Timnath Cubs lost against the Strasburg Indians back in January of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. Timnath took a 49-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indians. While losing is never fun, Timnath can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 218th, while the Indians are ranked 44th).
Despite the defeat, Timnath saw an underclassman step up: Max Roselle dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Jacobson, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Leading Strasburg to victory were Landen Martin and Tyce Bollers. Martin scored 13 points along with six assists, while Bollers scored 19 points along with two steals. Bollers hasn't dropped below 16 points for nine straight games. Another player making a difference was Austin Velasco, who scored eight points along with 15 rebounds.
Timnath has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. As for Strasburg, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 14-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Timnath's homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on February 6th. Wellington comes in still looking for their first win of the season. As for Strasburg, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on January 31st. Hopefully Liberty Common focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 19 last Friday.
