The Academy is 0-5 against Colorado Academy since March of 2016 but things could change on Wednesday. The Academy Wildcats will take on the Colorado Academy Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in The Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matchups.
On Saturday, The Academy took their contest with ease, bagging a 68-40 win over Fort Morgan. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 28 points or more this season.
| 01/18/25 @ Fort Morgan | 8 |
| 12/19/24 vs Rocky Mountain Prep SMART | 6 |
| 01/27/24 @ Eagle Ridge Academy | 6 |
| 01/12/24 vs Eagle Ridge Academy | 5 |
| 12/06/24 vs Greeley West | 5 |
The Academy relied on the efforts of Dominik Konarski, who went 12 for 14 on his way to 25 points and seven rebounds, and CJ Hernandez, who went 6 of 10 en route to 14 points in addition to eight steals and six assists. The dominant performance gave Hernandez a new career-high in steals. Aydon Austin was another key player, going 5 of 7 en route to 11 points and seven assists.
The Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Colorado Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 52-48 to Prospect Ridge Academy.
Colorado Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-5. As for The Academy, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
The Academy couldn't quite finish off Colorado Academy when the teams last played back in January of 2024 and fell 61-59. Thankfully for The Academy, Jason Bratis (who went 9 for 13 on his way to 21 points and three blocks) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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