Custer County played a tough matchup on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by the Sanford Mustangs and fell 48-21. While losing is never fun, the Bobcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 216th, while the Mustangs are ranked 31st).

Hayden Hampton
| 02/24/26 @ Sanford | 3 |
| 02/18/26 @ Cotopaxi | 9 |
| 02/16/26 vs Evangel Christian Academy | 2 |
| 02/13/26 vs Sargent | 5 |
| 02/12/26 @ Vail Christian | 3 |
| + 10 more games |
Marin Foster and Hayden Hampton certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Foster posted two points and three steals, while Hampton earned 14 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Hampton has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 15 times she's played.
Among those leading the charge was Avery Koenig, who had 14 points. Claire Crowther was another key player, putting up nine points.
Custer County has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season. As for Sanford, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 19-1.
Custer County wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 44-37 loss against Trinidad on the 26th. As for Sanford, they have also already played their next matchup, a 53-12 victory against Center on the 26th.
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