Columbine played a tough game on Wednesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 69-33 defeat at the hands of the Ralston Valley Mustangs. The Rebels have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Columbine lost, don't look at Cash Boykin. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Ralston Valley to victory, but perhaps none more so than Caiden Braketa, who went 5 for 11 on his way to 14 points in addition to six assists and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Zeke Andrews, who posted eight points along with 11 rebounds and three blocks.
Columbine now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Ralston Valley, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbine will challenge Bear Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ralston Valley, they will face off against Lakewood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Ralston Valley's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Lakewood has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
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