Having just played yesterday, the Highlands Ranch Falcons will jump right back in to play the Arvada West Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Highlands Ranch had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on Golden with a sharp 74-50 victory on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Falcons have posted since December 15, 2023.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Highlands Ranch to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brooks Hamlett, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Hamlett a new career-high in assists (two). Mason Lane was another key player, going 5 for 11 en route to 16 points plus six rebounds and two blocks.
Meanwhile, Arvada West took care of business in their home opener on Thursday (and then some). They breezed by Cherokee Trail to the tune of 87-55.
Highlands Ranch was able to grind out a solid victory over Arvada West when the teams last played back in February of 2022, winning 62-55. The rematch might be a little tougher for Highlands Ranch since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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