Lewis-Palmer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 77-67 to the Liberty Lancers. The Rangers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lancers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2022.
Cole Hughes
| 02/22/25 vs Liberty | 22 |
| 02/19/25 vs Discovery Canyon | 6 |
| 02/13/25 @ Lutheran | 4 |
| 02/11/25 vs Palmer Ridge | 3 |
| 02/07/25 @ Cheyenne Mountain | 15 |
| + 18 more games |
Lewis-Palmer's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cole Hughes, who went 6-for-9 on his way to 22 points and five rebounds. Hughes continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jacob Lowe, who went 7-for-10 to rack up 17 points and five boards.
Even though they lost, Lewis-Palmer smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty only four offensive rebounds.
Liberty was led to victory by London Praytor and Cameron Cunningham. Praytor dropped a double-double with 26 points and ten rebounds, while Cunningham went 5-for-11 en route to 19 points along with seven boards and six assists. The matchup was Praytor's ninth in a row with at least 15 points. Akai Council was another key player, going 7-for-13 on his way to 15 points in addition to five assists and three steals.
Lewis-Palmer now has a losing record of 11-12. As for Liberty, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season.
Lewis-Palmer and Liberty are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Lewis-Palmer will face off against Mead on Friday. Lewis-Palmer is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.8 points per game this season. As for Liberty, they will challenge Fruita Monument on Friday. Fruita Monument will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Liberty surely won't give up without a fight.
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