D'Evelyn easily dispatched Wheat Ridge last Tuesday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The D'Evelyn Jaguars fell just short of the Standley Lake Gators by a score of 45-43 on Thursday. The Jaguars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Gators apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Ellie McMann
| 02/13/25 @ Standley Lake | 3 |
| 02/11/25 @ Wheat Ridge | 5 |
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D'Evelyn's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ellie McMann, who posted ten points in addition to seven boards and six assists. McMann is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Hazel Hermes was another key player, putting up six points and eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, D'Evelyn smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive contests.
Standley Lake's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sydney Martin led the charge by dropping a double-double with 13 points and 21 boards. Those 21 rebounds gave Martin a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Macy Palmer, who scored eight points along with nine boards and three steals.
D'Evelyn has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 18-3 record this season. As for Standley Lake, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-3.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Jaguars challenge the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. D'Evelyn is facing Pomona at the right time seeing as Pomona is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Standley Lake, they will host Golden at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Standley Lake has won three straight at home, while Golden won nine straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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