Sterling extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-4. They took a 63-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Platte Valley Broncos. Tigers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Broncos since Tuesday.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kayden Eastin, who posted 15 points and seven rebounds. Caleb Garcia was another key player, going 5-for-8 to rack up 10 points and six boards.
As for Platte Valley, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2. The game was the first time they have beaten Sterling on their court since February 17, 2016.
Regan Edstrom was his usual excellent self, shooting 50% from the field en route to 13 points and eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Gentry, who put up 12 points.
Sterling has already played their next contest, a 76-39 defeat against Strasburg on the 18th. As for Platte Valley, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 59-51 loss against Fort Lupton on the 18th.
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