The Centauri Falcons will take on the Colorado Springs Christian Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Thursday, Centauri needed a bit of extra time to put away Salida. They came out on top against the Spartans by a score of 56-49.
Meanwhile, Colorado Springs Christian had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They took their game with ease, bagging a 79-29 victory over Mitchell. The Lions have beaten the Marauders the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Marauders has come to flipping the script.
Centauri better keep an eye on Maximiliano Cota-Cordova. He was instrumental in Colorado Springs Christian's win, shooting 52% from the field on his way to 28 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals. The matchup was Cota-Cordova's third in a row with at least 24 points. Sam Salsbery was another key player, going 6-for-8 en route to 14 points along with six boards and three blocks.
Centauri's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Colorado Springs Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
Everything came up roses for Centauri against Colorado Springs Christian in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 66-39 win. Do the Falcons have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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