Eagles
| 02/28/25 vs Thompson Valley | 80-38 |
| 02/19/25 @ Littleton | 58-29 |
| 02/13/25 vs Wheat Ridge | 85-59 |
| 02/11/25 vs Golden | 89-56 |
| 02/07/25 @ Evergreen | 60-52 |
| + 3 more games |
Dakota Ridge had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They claimed a resounding 80-38 win over Thompson Valley. The victory was familiar territory for Dakota Ridge, who have now won eight games in a row.
Dakota Ridge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ethan Berninger led the charge by going 7-for-10 from beyond the arc en route to 30 points in addition to seven boards and five assists. Berninger is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in each of the last six games he's played. Nathan Esau was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 17 points and nine rebounds.
Berninger wasn't the only one working in the assist department: Dakota Ridge was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They racked up seven more assists than Thompson Valley's also-impressive total of 12.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Tom Mandeville, who posted nine points and six boards. Another player making a difference was Daniel Morgan, who scored six points and five rebounds.
Dakota Ridge's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-6. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 35.5 points. As for Thompson Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 15-10.
Dakota Ridge didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 72-51 victory against Palmer on the 4th. Thompson Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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