Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only the Brush Beetdiggers walked away with it. They secured a 59-53 W over the Wolverines on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for Brush as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Brush's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Edgar Ortiz, who scored eight points along with six rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Hunter Proctor, who scored 12 points along with two steals and two blocks.
Despite the loss, Frontier Academy saw an underclassman step up: Owen Steward scored 13 points. Steward continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Carmichael, who scored 15 points.
Brush's win bumped their record up to 5-16. As for Frontier Academy, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost nine of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Brush will head out on the road to face off against Platte Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Platte Valley is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 54.6 points per game this season. Frontier Academy will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Estes Park at 6:00 p.m. on February 23rd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Colorado (Estes Park is ranked 276th, while Frontier Academy is ranked 268th).
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