Windsor Charter Academy played a tough matchup on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 66-32 loss at the hands of the Strasburg Indians. While losing is never fun, the Firebirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 164th, while the Indians are ranked 50th).
Windsor Charter Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Olivia Marini, who posted four points and seven rebounds. Ella Grasmick also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Strasburg had a senior duo take command as Peighton Marrero went 10 for 17 en route to 22 points and seven steals and Natalie Damron dropped a double-double on 19 points and 12 boards. Marrero is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games she's played. Another player making a difference was Taryn LaForce, who earned nine points and five rebounds.
Windsor Charter Academy is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-5. As for Strasburg, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2.
Windsor Charter Academy has already played their next game, a 35-33 win against Loveland Classical on the 23rd. As for Strasburg, they will challenge Resurrection Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Resurrection Christian will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Strasburg surely won't give up without a fight.
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