Hinkley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 39th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 28-24 heartbreaker at the hands of the DSST: Green Valley Ranch Raptors. The contest was a 10-10 toss-up at halftime, but the Thunder couldn't quite close it out.
Hinkley's loss came despite strong showings from Alexsandra Ortiz Hernandez and Amelia Morlan. Ortiz Hernandez posted eight points in addition to nine rebounds and five steals, while Morlan put up five points and five boards. The dominant performance also gave Morlan a new career-high in steals (two).
Thunder
| 02/21/25 vs DSST: Green Valley Ranch | 21 |
| 02/20/25 @ DMLK | 15 |
| 12/03/24 @ Jefferson Academy | 14 |
| 02/18/25 @ KIPP Denver Collegiate | 12 |
| 02/04/25 vs Montbello | 7 |
Even though they lost, Hinkley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Hinkley's loss dropped their record down to 0-21. As for DSST: Green Valley Ranch, their win ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-18.
Hinkley didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 64-25 defeat against Greeley West on the 22nd. DSST: Green Valley Ranch does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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