While Niwot didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victor by a 52-30 margin over the Pomona Panthers on Tuesday. Given the Cougars' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 48th, while the Panthers are ranked 155th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
| 12/17/24 vs Pomona | 6 |
| 12/14/24 vs Smoky Hill | 4 |
| 12/11/24 vs Standley Lake | 4 |
| 12/06/24 vs Mountain Range | 3 |
| 12/13/24 vs Gateway | 1 |
Niwot had a senior duo take command as Thalia Alamaraz posted ten points and five steals and Jiselle Sales put up seven points in addition to seven boards and six steals. Those six steals set a new season-high mark for Sales. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Zechman, who had six points.
Niwot smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.
Niwot's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Pomona, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Niwot will host Prairie View at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pomona, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Ponderosa at 6:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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