Horizon posted their biggest win since February 17, 2024 on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Niwot Cougars as the Horizon Hawks made off with a 56-34 victory. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 36-8.
Horizon found their leader in sophomore Neveah Stukas, who posted seven points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. Those five steals set a new season-high mark for Stukas. Another player making a difference was Kaitlin Schumann, who put up eight points in addition to nine boards and three blocks.
Horizon was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Niwot only racked up five assists.
Despite the loss, Niwot still got an impressive performance from Ella Zechman, who had six points. The dominant performance also gave Zechman a new career-high in boards (four). Another player making a difference was Peyton Rhodes, who posted three points.
Hawks
| 01/07/25 @ Niwot | 56-34 |
| 12/10/24 @ Douglas County | 42-34 |
| 02/17/24 @ Brighton | 67-14 |
| 02/15/24 @ Mountain Range | 70-19 |
| 02/13/24 @ Poudre | 64-37 |
| + 4 more games |
Horizon's win was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-3. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points per game. As for Niwot, with the defeat, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-2.
Horizon will head out to face off against Monarch at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Niwot, they will welcome Longmont at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Niwot is facing Longmont at the right time seeing as Longmont is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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