The Mile High Academy Mustangs will take on the Belleview Christian Bruins at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Mile High Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
Last Thursday, Mile High Academy came up short against STEM School Highlands Ranch and fell 41-29.
Despite the defeat, Mile High Academy had strong showings from Max Ramos, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds, and Josh Makizimana, who scored four points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, after a string of ten wins, Belleview Christian's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 68-55 to Denver Jewish Day. Belleview Christian has not had much luck with Denver Jewish Day recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Despite their defeat, Belleview Christian saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Joshua Norman, who scored 18 points along with five rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Brandon Ewing, who scored 12 points along with two steals.
Mile High Academy has not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Belleview Christian, their loss ended a 19-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 16-2.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Mile High Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 28.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Belleview Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 34.1 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Mile High Academy was taken down by Belleview Christian 89-31 in their previous meeting back in January. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Mile High Academy was down 47-20.
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