Ponderosa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 56-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Peak to Peak Pumas. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 164th, while the Pumas are ranked 17th).
Ponderosa's loss came despite strong showings from Nolan Ripp and Cade Heiden. Ripp posted 16 points, while Heiden scored 13 points and six rebounds.
Elijah Eschmeyer continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Peak to Peak, shooting 4-for-7 from downtown and dropping a double-double on 22 points and 15 boards. Eschmeyer is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted three or more in the last four games he's played. Tysen Burton was another key player, putting up eight points along with six assists and six rebounds.
Ponderosa's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Peak to Peak, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-1.
Ponderosa will square off against Highlands Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Highlands Ranch is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.2 points per game this season. As for Peak to Peak, they will challenge Prospect Ridge Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Prospect Ridge Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Peak to Peak surely won't give up without a fight.
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