It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Kent Denver had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took down the Prospect Ridge Academy Miners 84-70. The Sun Devils are really starting to get used to good results now that the team has won 13 straight.
Kent Denver was led to victory by Caleb Fay and Elvis Lloyd. Fay went 12-for-17 to rack up 26 points in addition to eight rebounds and six assists, while Lloyd shot 50% from the field on his way to 23 points along with six boards and five assists. Fay's afternoon made it seven games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Gil Schayes was another key player, shooting 60% from the field en route to 13 points along with five steals and three blocks.
Kent Denver smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 28 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Prospect Ridge Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Liam Schilling, who went 6-for-12 on his way to 18 points and five rebounds. That's the most boards he has posted since back in January. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Brandt, who put up 15 points and six rebounds.
Sun Devils
| 03/14/25 vs Prospect Ridge Academy | 84-70 |
| 03/08/25 vs Bennett | 91-52 |
| 03/07/25 vs Steamboat Springs | 78-48 |
| 02/25/25 vs Colorado Academy | 84-65 |
| 02/18/25 vs Peak to Peak | 86-44 |
| + 16 more games |
Kent Denver's victory was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-3. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 91.9 points over those games. As for Prospect Ridge Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at nine games and leaves them with a 20-7 record.
Kent Denver has already played their next match, a 71-54 victory against Colorado Academy on the 15th. Prospect Ridge Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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