SkyView Academy took a 25-point loss the last time they faced off against Lyons, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The SkyView Academy Hawks sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 68-65 victory over the Lyons Lions on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hawks have posted since February 23, 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead SkyView Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Reagan Lewis, who went 7 of 12 on his way to 23 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Markus Lloyd, who went 7 for 15 en route to 17 points and eight boards.
Lyons' loss came despite strong showings from Caleb Christiansen and Zeke Paznokas. Christiansen went 6 of 11 on his way to 14 points in addition to six steals and five rebounds, while Paznokas went 7 for 12 en route to 17 points and six boards. What's more, Paznokas also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Jake LaCrosse was another key player, going 5 of 11 on his way to 10 points and five rebounds.
Hawks
| 01/31/25 @ Lyons | 68-65 |
| 01/28/25 vs Denver Academy | 88-15 |
| 01/23/25 vs Union Colony Prep | 81-51 |
| 01/21/25 @ Belleview Christian | 84-29 |
| 01/17/25 @ Estes Park | 50-35 |
The victory was the fifth in a row for SkyView Academy, bringing their record for this year to 11-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.2 points per game. As for Lyons, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. SkyView Academy will face off against Dawson School at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lyons, they will challenge Heritage Christian at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lyons knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven contests -- so hopefully Heritage Christian likes a good challenge.
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