The Arvada West Wildcats will challenge the Columbine Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Arvada West knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 16 matchups -- so hopefully Columbine likes a good challenge.
Arvada West is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Ralston Valley, who was ranked first at the time (Arvada West was ranked 21st). Arvada West fell just short of Ralston Valley by a score of 64-62 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wildcats have suffered since December 19, 2024.
Meanwhile, Columbine came tearing into Saturday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 77-67 win over the Chargers.
Arvada West better keep an eye on Cash Boykin. He was instrumental in Columbine's win, dropping a double-double on 35 points and ten rebounds. Boykin's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Brody Burkhalter was another key player, going 6 of 13 en route to 19 points.
Columbine's victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Arvada West, their loss dropped their record down to 12-4.
Arvada West took their win against Columbine in their previous matchup back in January by a conclusive 70-49. The rematch might be a little tougher for Arvada West since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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