Littleton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 46-41 heartbreaker at the hands of the Dakota Ridge Eagles. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.

Lena Drakos
02/19/25 @ Dakota Ridge | 5 |
02/13/25 vs Evergreen | 2 |
02/11/25 vs Standley Lake | 3 |
02/07/25 @ Pomona | 4 |
02/05/25 @ Green Mountain | 2 |
+ 12 more games |
Littleton's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lena Drakos, who posted 11 points and five boards. That's the most rebounds Drakos has posted since back in December of 2024. Sophie Bailey also deserves some recognition as she grabbed her first steal of the season.
Even though they lost, Littleton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in four consecutive games.
Darian Lewis was the offensive standout of the match as she en route to 16 points. Addyson Meeker was another key player, putting up ten points along with five boards and five steals.
Littleton's defeat dropped their record down to 7-16. As for Dakota Ridge, their victory bumped their record up to 9-13.
Littleton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Dakota Ridge, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 48-29 win against Wheat Ridge on the 22nd.
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