The Moffat Cowboys will take on the Gilpin County Eagles on Friday. Moffat will be strutting in after a victory while Gilpin County will be coming in after a defeat.
Moffat took care of business in their home opener on Monday. They came out on top against Cripple Creek-Victor by a score of 46-39. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Moffat got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Preston Heater out in front who posted 15 points along with five rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Tulasi McBride, who went 6-for-15 on his way to 16 points and eight boards.
Moffat smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Gilpin County had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 37-30 hit to the loss column at the hands of Rocky Mountain Lutheran on Tuesday. Gilpin County has struggled against Rocky Mountain Lutheran recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Moffat will need to focus on slowing down Benjamin Bushey, one of several Gilpin County players who made an impact when they last played. He had two points in addition to ten rebounds, four steals, and three blocks. Bushey is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Landon Church was another key player, putting up five points and six rebounds.
Moffat beat Gilpin County 42-33 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Do the Cowboys have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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