Eagles
| 12/10/24 @ Hanover | 36 |
| 12/17/24 vs Liberty Tree Academy | 23 |
| 12/06/24 vs Pikes Peak Christian | 21 |
| 12/07/24 vs Bethune | 3 |
| 02/20/24 vs Pikes Peak Christian | -9 |
While Deer Trail didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victor by a 48-25 margin over the Liberty Tree Academy War Eagles on Tuesday. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 21 points or more this season.
Deer Trail got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Allena Sanchez-Neal out in front who dropped a triple-double on 21 points, 15 boards, and 11 steals. That makes it four consecutive games in which Sanchez-Neal has scored at least a third of Deer Trail's points. Another player making a difference was Megan Donovan, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 steals.
Deer Trail smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
Deer Trail pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Liberty Tree Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Deer Trail will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Wiley at 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Liberty Tree Academy will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against Monument Academy at 5:00 p.m. on January 8, 2025.
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