Ascent Classical Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. The match between them and the STEM School Highlands Ranch Spartans didn't end well, with the Ascent Classical Academy Guardians falling 53-38. While losing is never fun, the Guardians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 295th, while the Spartans are ranked 141st).
Despite the defeat, Ascent Classical Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Mason Jones posted 27 points and three steals. That was a full 71.1% of Ascent Classical Academy's points, marking the seventh time in a row he's put up more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Vann Rogers, who earned five points and 11 rebounds.
STEM School Highlands Ranch's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dylan Figueroa led the charge by going 5 of 12 on his way to 12 points along with six boards and three steals. That's the most steals Figueroa has posted since back in January of 2024. Avi Thakkar was another key player, putting up 16 points and three steals.
Ascent Classical Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for STEM School Highlands Ranch, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ascent Classical Academy will challenge William Smith at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for STEM School Highlands Ranch, they will take on Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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