Skyline was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 55-42 to the Niwot Cougars. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.
When it comes to explaining why Skyline lost, don't look at Atom Vierno. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds. Vierno continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.
LT Lehman continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Niwot, shooting 67% from the field to rack up 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Colin Cunningham, who posted eight points and six boards.
Skyline's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Niwot, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-7.
Skyline didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 65-63 win against Greeley Central on the 17th. As for Niwot, they have also already played their next matchup, a 72-23 defeat against Cheyenne Mountain on the 17th.
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