Legacy lost to Monarch back in January of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Legacy Lightning walked away with a 58-51 win over the Monarch Coyotes. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lightning.
Jaedon Ward
| 02/07/25 vs Monarch | 2 |
| 02/04/25 @ Niwot | 5 |
| 01/31/25 @ Erie | 2 |
| 01/28/25 vs Longmont | 2 |
| 01/24/25 vs Horizon | 2 |
Legacy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaedon Ward out in front who went 7 of 11 to rack up 19 points. Ward is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Ari Harpring was another key player, going 5 for 11 on his way to 11 points and five rebounds.
Monarch's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Logan Laverty, who posted 14 points and eight steals. Laverty is becoming a predictor of Monarch's success: when he posts at least five steals the team is 4-1 (and 6-8 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Myers, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine boards.
Legacy's win bumped their record up to 12-7. As for Monarch, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-9.
Legacy and Monarch should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Colorado Rankings. Legacy will challenge Silver Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday up 113 places (38 vs. 151). Legacy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.7 points per game this season. Similarly, Monarch (ranked 56th) will meet Niwot (ranked 234th) at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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