Swallows Charter Academy hasn't had much luck against Rocky Ford recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Swallows Charter Academy Spartans will venture away from home to challenge the Rocky Ford Meloneers at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Swallows Charter Academy is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Crowley County on Monday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Swallows Charter Academy came up short against Crowley County, falling 46-25. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-8.
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Jade Anaya put forth a good effort for the losing side as she posted two points in addition to nine boards and three blocks. What's more, she also racked up three assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2023.
Meanwhile, Rocky Ford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a blow against Hoehne, falling 60-20. While losing is never fun, the Meloneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 289th, while the Farmers are ranked 65th).
Swallows Charter Academy now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Rocky Ford, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
Swallows Charter Academy ended up a good deal behind Rocky Ford in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, losing 46-30. Can Swallows Charter Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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