The Eaglecrest Raptors took a 34-point loss the last time they faced off against the Overland Trailblazers, but they managed to turn things around on Friday. Eaglecrest came out on top in a nail-biter against Overland and snuck past 44-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Eaglecrest has posted yet this season.
Eaglecrest's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Danivea Hughes led the charge by dropping a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hughes has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Shyann Farbes, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Eaglecrest has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Overland, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-4.
Eaglecrest will head out on the road to square off against Cherokee Trail at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cherokee Trail will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Overland will take on Cherry Creek at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cherry Creek is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
