Having just played yesterday, the Lutheran Lions will jump right back in to play the Fruita Monument Wildcats at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Lutheran's victory against Grand Junction Central wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. In a tight game that could have gone either way, the Lions made off with a 61-60 win over the Warriors. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since December 12, 2024.
Meanwhile, Fruita Monument gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They slipped by Horizon 45-44. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Hawks recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Lutheran took a serious blow against Fruita Monument in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 64-36. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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