Basketball Game Preview: Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado Archers vs. Campion Academy Cougars

The Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado Archers will face off against the Campion Academy Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado: 18.8, Campion Academy: 19.8) so any points scored will be well earned.

Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Battle Mountain just ended the team's 12-game winning streak dating back to last season on Saturday. They took a hard 47-32 fall against the Huskies. The game marked the Archers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Danica Candelaria, who posted 21 points. Her afternoon made it eight games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Sophia Hayden was another key player, putting up seven points along with five boards and four steals.

Even though they lost, Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Campion Academy waltzed into their contest back in December of 2024 with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 32-12 win. That 20 point margin sets a new team best for the Cougars this season.

Campion Academy's win came from a few key players Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Liz Beth Lopez, who had eight points and five steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Damaris Lopez, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.

Campion Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.