It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pueblo Central had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They skirted past the Glenwood Springs Demons 73-71. This was a revenge game for the Wildcats: when they faced off against the Demons back in December of 2024, they had to take a 60-59 loss.
Tayvon Evans
| 02/25/25 vs Glenwood Springs | 9 |
| 12/06/24 @ Grand Junction Central | 6 |
| 02/04/25 vs Pueblo Centennial | 5 |
| 12/22/23 vs Tournament Opponent | 5 |
| 12/14/24 vs Sierra | 4 |
Pueblo Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tayvon Evans led the charge by almost dropping a double-double with 16 points and nine assists. Those nine assists gave Evans a new career-high. Jayden Jones was another key player, putting up 24 points.
Evans wasn't the only one working in the assist department: Pueblo Central was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. Pueblo Central is 12-5 when they've passed the ball that well.
The win made it two in a row for Pueblo Central and bumps their season record up to 14-10. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 80.5 points over those games. As for Glenwood Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-12.
Coming up, Pueblo Central will take on Mesa Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mesa Ridge will roll in looking for their 23rd straight victory, something Pueblo Central surely won't give up without a fight. Glenwood Springs does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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