Grand Valley came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 52-26 to the Cedaredge Bruins. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 256th, while the Bruins are ranked 58th).
Taylor Pittman
| 02/08/25 @ Cedaredge | 12 |
| 02/01/25 vs Meeker | 7 |
| 01/31/25 vs Gunnison | 7 |
| 01/28/25 vs Rifle | 9 |
| 01/25/25 @ Olathe | 3 |
| + 14 more games |
Despite the defeat, Grand Valley had strong showings from Taylor Pittman, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds, and Camden Stevens, who posted ten points. That's the most points Pittman has posted since back in March of 2024. Leah Stark also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Cedaredge to victory, but perhaps none more so than Carley Malinowski, who scored 21 points in addition to seven boards and four steals. Malinowski's afternoon made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Abby Brooks, who went 7 of 11 on her way to 17 points.
Grand Valley's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Cedaredge, the win keeps them at an undefeated 17-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grand Valley will face off against Roaring Fork at 2:30 p.m. on February 15th. As for Cedaredge, they will take on Meeker at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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