The Las Animas Trojans will face off against the West Grand Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Las Animas saw some tournament action on Saturday. They lost 48-24 to Hoehne.
Despite the defeat, Las Animas saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jadann Eck posted eight points and six boards.
Meanwhile, West Grand entered their tilt with Lake County last Wednesday with two consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with three. They claimed a resounding 53-15 win over the Panthers. The Mustangs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matches by 23 points or more this season.
West Grand's win came from a few key players Las Animas will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Makaila Gifford, who earned 16 points in addition to eight steals and six rebounds. She has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylin Harthun, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 16 boards.
West Grand smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 29 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in six consecutive contests.
Las Animas has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season. West Grand's record is now 20-3.
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