You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Vista Ridge's strategy against Sierra on Thursday. The Vista Ridge Wolves took down the Sierra Stallions 52-37. Given the Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 45th, while the Stallions are ranked 154th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jasmine Byers
| 02/20/25 @ Sierra | 3 |
| 02/18/25 @ Doherty | 3 |
| 02/14/25 vs Pine Creek | 2 |
| 02/10/25 @ Pueblo West | 6 |
| 02/08/25 @ Liberty | 3 |
| + 2 more games |
Vista Ridge's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jasmine Byers, who posted 16 points and three steals. Byers has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. Sole' Alexander was another key player, dropping a double-double with 12 points and ten rebounds.
Vista Ridge was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sierra only nine assists.
Shetara Roebuck and Ziyon Nicholson certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Roebuck scored 16 points and three steals, while Nicholson had ten points. That's the most points Roebuck has posted since back in February of 2024. Stasia Calhoun-Pope also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Vista Ridge's record is now 16-6. As for Sierra, their record is now 14-9.
Looking ahead, Vista Ridge won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Rampart at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sierra does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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