Arvada 2-0 after weekend wins

– Arvada improved to 2-0 with a 70-58 victory over Alameda Thursday at Alameda High School.

The Bulldogs outscored the Pirates 22-14 in the third quarter to pull away for good and Arvada recorded its second victory two over months quicker than they did last season. It took Arvada until Jan. 27 last season to get its second win.

The Bulldogs will now play at Adams City High School Monday at 7 p.m. Alameda (0-3) is still looking for its first win. The Pirates will play at Kennedy High School Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Wheat Ridge got in the win column with a 66-55 victory over Erie Friday at Wheat Ridge High School. The Farmers were fuelled by their defense that held Erie to just five points in the third quarter.

Wheat Ridge’s first win comes off a tough season opening loss to Lincoln where they fell 73-66 last Monday.

The Farmers (1-1) will play at Harrison High School Friday at 7 p.m.

Faith Christian went on the road to pick up its first two victories of the season.

The Eagles traveled to Glendale, Arizona to participate in the 4th Annual Christian Cup over the weekend.

Faith Christian beat Brookside Christian 77-48 in its first game, and then followed that up by defeated Joy Christian 87-34.

The Eagles (2-0) will now come back home and prepare to participate in the Demon Invitational starting Friday at Glenwood Springs High School.

Arvada West used a big third quarter to nab its second victory of the season.

The Wildcats beat Boulder 69-56 Saturday at Boulder High School. A-West outscored the Panthers 18-6 in the third quarter to pull away.

Arvada West improved to 2-2 on the season. The Wildcats were beat 79-71 Friday night at Mountain Range High School.

A-West will now play at castle View High School Thursday at 7 p.m.

Lakewood was convincing in its first victory of the season beating Westminster 89-55 Friday night at Lakewood High School.

The Tigers outscored Westy 19-5 in the first quarter and then 25-11 on the fourth quarter dominating the action for four full quarters.

Lakewood (1-0) will now prepare for Northglenn who they will play Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Smoky Hill Shootout.

Bear Creek is still looking for win number one after a pair of season opening losses.

The Bears were beat by Highland Ranch 72-48 Friday at Highland Ranch High School. 24 hours before, Bear Creek was beat 59-31 by Eaglecrest.

Bear Creek (0-2) will play at Thornton High School, Thursday at 7 p.m.

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