Coronado was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 50-40 to the Mesa Ridge Grizzlies. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Grizzlies this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 55-42 back in January.
Lyrik Smith
| 02/14/25 vs Mesa Ridge | 8 |
| 02/01/24 @ Harrison | 7 |
| 12/08/23 @ Scott | 7 |
| 01/30/24 @ Mesa Ridge | 6 |
| 01/22/24 @ Canon City | 6 |
Coronado's loss came despite strong showings from Lyrik Smith and Jalyn Jarboe. Smith posted 13 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals, while Jarboe put up 11 points and five boards. Those eight boards gave Smith a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Omar Dubose, who scored four points and three steals.
Coronado's loss dropped their record down to 2-20. As for Mesa Ridge, their win was their ninth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-1.
Coming up, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Cougars duke it out with the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Coronado is facing Harrison at the right time seeing as Harrison is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Mesa Ridge, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 57-44 victory against Palmer Ridge on the 15th.
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