Lyons entered their match against Gilpin County on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Lyons Lions lost 42-21 to the Gilpin County Eagles. The game marked the Lions' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Ava Vasquez
| 02/13/25 vs Gilpin County | 11 |
| 02/11/25 @ Flatirons Academy | 12 |
| 02/04/25 @ Heritage Christian | 10 |
| 01/31/25 vs SkyView Academy | 14 |
| 01/28/25 @ Dayspring Christian Academy | 12 |
| + 7 more games |
Despite the loss, Lyons saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ava Vasquez posted five points and 11 rebounds. Vasquez is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down ten or more in each of the last 12 games she's played.
Even though they lost, Lyons smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gilpin County only pulled down five offensive rebounds.
Elise Vincent was her usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double with 13 points and nine steals for Gilpin County. Faith Ramsey was another key player, putting up 13 points in addition to seven assists and five rebounds.
Lyons is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-6. As for Gilpin County, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lyons will head out to challenge Union Colony Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gilpin County, it'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Eagles duke it out with the Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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