The Aurora West College Prep Academy Spartans's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their seventh straight loss. They received a tough blow as they fell 55-37 to STEM School Highlands Ranch. Aurora West College Prep Academy was down 43-23 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
STEM School Highlands Ranch was led to victory by Avi Thakkar and Tyler Munro. Thakkar scored 15 points, while Munro dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Yoder, who scored seven points.
Aurora West College Prep Academy's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-11. As for STEM School Highlands Ranch, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 9-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aurora West College Prep Academy will challenge Mile High Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for STEM School Highlands Ranch, they will head out on the road to take on DSST: Conservatory Green at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. DSST: Conservatory Green knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 11 matches -- so hopefully STEM School Highlands Ranch likes a good challenge.