Basketball Recap: Vicky Whitney Key Part of a Team Effort in Lions Win

Littleton was handed a 22-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Thomas Jefferson Spartans out 39-36. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted against the Spartans since December 5, 2015.

Littleton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Vicky Whitney, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds. Those 15 points gave Whitney a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emma Bird, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 rebounds.

Littleton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.

Several Spartans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jalena Flores, who posted 12 points. Leyna McClinon was another key player, putting up eight points and seven rebounds.

Littleton moved to 3-5 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Thomas Jefferson, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-4.

Littleton and Thomas Jefferson could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Colorado Rankings. Littleton (ranked 235th) will meet Summit (ranked 109th) at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, Thomas Jefferson (ranked 269th) will meet D'Evelyn (ranked 25th) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.