Niwot was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 44-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Skyline Falcons. The Cougars were probably out for revenge after losing 56-40 to them when the teams met back in February of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Several Cougars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Archer Buckbee, who posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Sebastian Stenz, who earned ten points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Jamal Gilliam was nothing short of spectacular for Skyline: he dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 boards. With that strong performance, Gilliam is now averaging an impressive 8.1 rebounds per game. Wyatt Rickman was another key player, putting up six points.
Niwot's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Skyline, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 5-6.
Niwot didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 67-45 loss against Cheyenne Mountain on the 18th. Skyline has also already played their next matchup, a 59-47 victory against Greeley Central on the 18th.
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