The Lutheran varsity basketball team (Parker, CO) will host a home playoff game against Golden (CO) today at 7 PM. This matchup is part of the 2025 CHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournaments – Class 5A.
Lutheran vs Golden Game Info:
What: Colorado High School Basketball
Who: Lutheran (CO) vs Golden (CO)
When: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2025 CHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournaments – Class 5A
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Lutheran vs Golden
The 2024-25 basketball season has been an eventful one for both Golden and Lutheran, two teams with strong performances but different overall trajectories. Let’s take a closer look at their rankings, records, and statistical comparisons.
Season Overview
Golden finished the season with a 14-10 overall record and a 5-4 league record, placing them at rank 114 in class and 30 overall. Meanwhile, Lutheran had an impressive 20-3 overall record with a 9-1 league record, ranking 18 in class and 1 overall.
Golden’s Performance:
- Home: 6-4
- Away: 5-3
- Neutral: 3-3
- Playoff: 1-0
- Win Percentage: .583
- League Win Percentage: .556
Lutheran’s Performance:
- Home: 10-0
- Away: 10-2
- Neutral: 0-1
- Playoff: 0-0
- Win Percentage: .870
- League Win Percentage: .900
Scoring Averages Per Quarter
Golden’s scoring remained relatively consistent across quarters, while Lutheran showed a strong second-half surge, particularly in the third and fourth quarters.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden | 13.4 | 13.1 | 14.8 | 13.6 | – | 54.3 |
| Lutheran | 12.4 | 15.7 | 18.0 | 16.3 | 5.0 | 63.9 |
Team Stats Comparison
Lutheran’s offensive production significantly outpaced Golden’s, with higher averages in points per game and blocks, but Golden led in steals and assists.
| Category | Golden | Lutheran |
| Points Per Game | 54.3 | 63.0 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 25.8 | 24.4 |
| Assists Per Game | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Steals Per Game | 8.8 | 5.7 |
| Blocks Per Game | 2.0 | 4.6 |
Individual Team Leaders
Lutheran’s Kade Speckman proved to be a dominant force, leading his team in multiple statistical categories, while Golden’s Leif Hansen provided consistent performances across the board.
| Stat | Golden Leader | Lutheran Leader | National Avg. |
| Points Per Game | Leif Hansen (15.8) | Kade Speckman (22.8) | 5.0 |
| Rebounds Per Game | Leif Hansen (8.5) | Kade Speckman (9.8) | 2.6 |
| Assists Per Game | Dylan Paulson (2.3) | Kade Speckman (2.2) | 1.0 |
| Steals Per Game | Sam Schillie (3.0) | Lalo Gonzalez (1.2) | 0.8 |
| Blocks Per Game | Leif Hansen (0.8) | Kade Speckman (3.4) | 0.3 |
Common Opponent Performance
Both teams played Colorado Academy, with differing outcomes:
- Golden lost 60-43 on December 17, 2024
- Lutheran won 45-38 on January 10, 2025
Record Breakdown
Lutheran dominated in nearly every aspect of their season, particularly at home where they remained undefeated (10-0). Golden, while solid, struggled against tougher opponents, particularly in their league.
| Record Type | Golden | Lutheran |
| Overall | 14-10 | 20-3 |
| League | 5-4 | 9-1 |
| Non-League | 6-4 | 10-1 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Common Opponent | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Home | 6-4 | 10-0 |
| Away | 5-3 | 10-2 |
| Neutral | 3-3 | 0-1 |
| Playoff | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| In-State | 14-10 | 20-3 |
| Out-of-State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Conclusion
Lutheran enters the postseason as a powerhouse team, boasting a stellar record, a dominant scorer in Kade Speckman, and a well-balanced attack. Golden, while resilient, will need to step up offensively and improve consistency to compete against elite teams. If the two teams were to face off, Lutheran’s offensive efficiency and defensive presence might give them the upper hand, but Golden’s scrappy playstyle and ability to generate steals could keep it competitive.
