The Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, CO) varsity basketball team will play a home tournament game against Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch, CO) today at 8 p.m. at Cherry Creek.
Mountain Vista vs Cherry Creek High School Basketball Game Info:
What: Colorado High School Basketball
Who: Mountain Vista vs Cherry Creek
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Mountain Vista vs Cherry Creek
Today, the Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch, CO) varsity basketball team faces off against Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, CO) in an exciting home tournament game at Cherry Creek. The game will tip off at 8 p.m., and both teams are coming into the matchup with impressive records.
Team Records & Overview
Mountain Vista enters the game with a 4-2 overall record, boasting a strong performance on the road with a 3-2 record in away games. They have one neutral-site victory, giving them a .667 win percentage. The team has scored an average of 75.2 points per game while allowing 64.8, showcasing their high-scoring offense.
Cherry Creek, with a 4-1 overall record, has shown dominance at home with a perfect 1-0 record and has also posted a strong 2-1 performance in neutral-site games. Their win percentage stands at .800, with an average of 62.8 points per game and allowing only 52.0 points per contest. This defensive strength could play a key role in today’s matchup.
Key Players
Mountain Vista’s standout player is #12 Cal Baskind, who has been impressive with an average of 24.5 points per game. He has also contributed significantly on defense with 1.7 steals per game. Supporting Baskind, #21 Oliver Junker has been a force on the boards, grabbing 10.3 rebounds per game.
Cherry Creek counters with their own star, #22 Jeremiah Hammond, who leads the team with 19.0 points per game and 7.8 rebounds per game. Additionally, #1 Montae Johnson is a playmaker for Cherry Creek, averaging 3.3 assists per game, while #5 Dylan Betts provides strong interior defense with 3.7 blocks per game.
Game Breakdown
Both teams have faced common opponents this season, and the results indicate a competitive edge for Cherry Creek, who has won all three of their matchups against shared opponents, including notable victories over Castle View, Legend, and ThunderRidge. Mountain Vista, however, has been solid, earning a dominant win over Smoky Hill to start the season and staying competitive with other tough non-league opponents.
What to Expect
Mountain Vista will look to use their potent offense and high-scoring ability to pressure Cherry Creek, while the home team will likely rely on their solid defense and balanced scoring to disrupt the Mountain Vista attack. Cherry Creek’s defense, coupled with their ability to execute in the clutch, will be crucial in keeping Mountain Vista’s offensive threats in check.
As both teams enter today’s game with solid momentum, expect a fast-paced, hard-fought contest as they battle for supremacy in the tournament. With the stage set, fans are in for an exciting evening of basketball.
