The Basalt Longhorns came into Wednesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Aspen by a score of 44-36 on Wednesday. This was payback for Basalt, who suffered a 51-23 loss the last time these two teams met.
Taylor Hays had a dynamite game for Basalt, scoring 15 points along with three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Loomis, who scored six points along with three steals.
Several Skiers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Luke Balko, who scored six points.
Basalt's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-12. As for Aspen, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-5.
Basalt will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Delta at 7:30 p.m. on February 16th. Hopefully Delta focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 11 last Tuesday. As for Aspen, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Coal Ridge at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Coal Ridge will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Aspen surely won't give up without a fight.
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