If Cripple Creek-Victor was riding high fresh off their 35-13 takedown of Lotus School For Excellence last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cripple Creek-Victor Pioneers took a blow against the Swallows Charter Academy Spartans on Thursday, falling 61-16. The Pioneers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-6.
When it comes to explaining why Cripple Creek-Victor lost, don't look at Jade Espinosa. Despite the final result, she posted two points and four steals.
Leading Swallows Charter Academy to victory were Erica Ponce and Jade Anaya. Ponce shot 5-for-8 from long range and dropped a double-double with 21 points and 12 steals, while Anaya went 7-for-11 from beyond the arc en route to 25 points and seven steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Anaya has scored at least a third of Swallows Charter Academy's points. Keira Graham was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Cripple Creek-Victor has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Swallows Charter Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10.
Cripple Creek-Victor wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 26-25 loss against Moffat on the 15th. As for Swallows Charter Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 61-18 defeat against Hoehne on the 14th.
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