Wildcats
| 01/03/25 vs Legacy | 35-26 |
| 12/20/24 @ Brighton | 66-17 |
| 12/18/24 vs Douglas County | 64-16 |
| 12/14/24 @ Kelly Walsh | 62-34 |
| 12/13/24 @ Green River | 53-43 |
| 12/12/24 @ Natrona County | 42-29 |
Arvada West entered their tilt with Legacy on Friday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They rang in the new year with a 35-26 win over the Legacy Lightning. The Wildcats have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Lightning, too.
Arvada West's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Macie Ferguson, who posted 13 points. Another player making a difference was Saylor Swanson, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds.
Arvada West smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
When it comes to explaining why Legacy lost, don't look at Olivia Mortensen. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 19 points and 18 rebounds. Mortensen's evening made it 19 games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points.
Arvada West's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.8 points per game. As for Legacy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Arvada West Wildcats challenge the Boulder Panthers at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Legacy, they will venture away from home to square off against Mead at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Madi Clark and Mortensen.
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