Mitchell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell 41-28 to the Sierra Stallions. While losing is never fun, the Marauders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 311th, while the Stallions are ranked 153rd).
Mitchell's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was JayCionna Fisher, who posted 15 points and six boards. That was a full 53.6% of Mitchell's points, marking the seventh time in a row she's had more than a third of the team's points. Jordyn Roberts was another key player, putting up four points and five rebounds.
Sierra got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Marisa Reyes out in front who earned 13 points. What's more, Reyes also posted a 33% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ziyon Nicholson, who put up seven points and six steals.
Mitchell's defeat dropped their record down to 3-17. As for Sierra, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mitchell will face off against Falcon at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Falcon will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Mitchell surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sierra, they will square off against The Classical Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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