It's playoff time, and Pueblo County had no trouble coming through when it counted. They walked away with a 55-43 win over the Widefield Gladiators on Wednesday. This was payback for the Hornets, who suffered a 51-14 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Pueblo County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ashlyn Ortiz led the charge by going 5-for-7 on her way to 12 points and three steals. Ortiz is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games she's played. Cloie Cortez was another key player, shooting 56% from the field to rack up 13 points and seven boards.
Pueblo County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in four consecutive games.
Hornets
| 02/26/25 @ Widefield | 55-43 |
| 02/18/25 @ Pueblo South | 55-14 |
| 02/14/25 @ Pueblo Central | 34-29 |
| 02/11/25 @ Pueblo Centennial | 60-25 |
Pueblo County pushed their record up to 10-14 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.0 points over those games. As for Widefield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season.
Pueblo County didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 67-41 loss against Frederick on the 1st. Widefield does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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