Highlands Ranch had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 75-50 to the Golden Demons on Thursday. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Demons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Highlands Ranch lost, don't look at Mason Lane. Despite the final result, he went 8-for-13 to rack up 18 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of George West III, who posted 11 points and five boards.
Golden's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nick Goodspeed, who shot 69% from the field en route to 22 points. Those 22 points gave Goodspeed a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Dylan Paulson, who went 5-for-7 on his way to 12 points along with seven rebounds and six assists.
Golden has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Highlands Ranch wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 97-78 loss against Cherokee Trail on the 5th. As for Golden, they have also already played their next contest, an 81-58 defeat against Arvada West on the 5th.
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