The ThunderRidge (Highlands Ranch, CO) varsity basketball team will play a neutral playoff game against Vista PEAK Prep (Aurora, CO) today at 6 p.m. This game is part of the 2025 CHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournaments – Class 6A.

ThunderRidge vs Vista PEAK Prep Game Info:

What: Colorado High School Basketball
Who: ThunderRidge (CO) vs Vista PEAK Prep (CO)
When: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2025 CHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournaments – Class 6A
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: ThunderRidge vs Vista PEAK Prep

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, two teams, Vista PEAK Prep and ThunderRidge, have caught the attention of fans and analysts alike. With contrasting records and styles, their matchups this season have been a roller coaster. Let’s take a closer look at their performance, statistical breakdowns, and head-to-head comparison.

Record Overview

Vista PEAK Prep has had a challenging season, finishing with an overall record of 10-14. Their league record stands at 2-8, reflecting struggles within their conference. Despite this, they have shown flashes of potential, particularly in home games, where they hold a 3-5 record.

ThunderRidge, on the other hand, has had a much more successful season, posting an impressive 18-5 overall record. Their league performance has been dominant, with a 9-1 record, including a 9-2 home record. ThunderRidge’s ability to perform across different settings, including 6-3 on the road, sets them apart from Vista PEAK Prep.

Scoring and Team Averages

When looking at scoring averages, ThunderRidge leads in almost every category:

• Vista PEAK Prep averages 60.8 points per game, with their strongest quarter being the first (21.1 points).
• ThunderRidge scores an average of 66.5 points per game, with their highest output coming in the fourth quarter (17.4 points).

While Vista PEAK Prep has been competitive in scoring, they have struggled to maintain consistency, especially in the middle quarters, where they average just 12.0 and 9.9 points in the second and third quarters, respectively.

Statistical Comparison

In terms of team stats, ThunderRidge clearly edges out Vista PEAK Prep:

• Rebounds per game: Vista PEAK Prep pulls down 26.2 rebounds per game, while ThunderRidge grabs 31.9.
• Assists per game: Vista PEAK Prep averages 12.8 assists, while ThunderRidge dishes out 16.0.
• Steals per game: Vista PEAK Prep averages 9.7 steals, surpassing ThunderRidge’s 7.0.
• Blocks per game: Both teams are fairly even in blocks, with Vista PEAK Prep averaging 2.2, and ThunderRidge posting 3.0.

While Vista PEAK Prep’s ability to generate steals could help their defense, ThunderRidge’s superior rebounding and playmaking ability have contributed to their overall success.

Key Players

For Vista PEAK Prep, the standout player has been Marquilos Mata, averaging 12.0 points per game. Larry Mosley has been their top rebounder, pulling down 5.5 rebounds per game. Mitchell Oliver leads in assists with 3.8, while Noah Adkins has averaged 1.9 steals per game.

On ThunderRidge, Drew Paine has been the standout player, averaging an impressive 19.3 points per game. Paine also leads the team with 8.7 rebounds per game and 1.3 blocks per game. Aman Binu contributes solidly in assists (6.0) and steals (1.3), rounding out ThunderRidge’s well-balanced attack.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced common opponents throughout the season, with mixed results:

• Vista PEAK Prep has a 3-6 record against these teams, including wins over Cherry Creek (73-68) and Legacy (69-46).
• ThunderRidge has a superior 4-1 record against the same opponents, highlighted by victories over Cherry Creek (68-56) and Legacy (72-40).

Despite their struggles, Vista PEAK Prep has shown resilience in some of these matchups, notably with close games like a 59-57 win over Denver East.

Conclusion

ThunderRidge’s dominance in the league and overall strength in statistics make them the more formidable team this season. Their balance of scoring, defense, and team play has kept them on track for a successful campaign. Vista PEAK Prep, though facing challenges, continues to show determination and resilience, and they remain a dangerous team when they hit their stride. As the season continues, both teams have room for growth and adjustment, making their future matchups a spectacle to watch.