Ralston Valley Boys Hoops Gallop Past Standley Lake

ARVADA, CO — By Dennis Pleuss for CHSAANow.com/Jeffco. Ralston Valley boys basketball team is way ahead of where it was last season.

The Mustangs grabbed their third victory of the season Tuesday night with a dominating 62-29 victory over Standley Lake in the opening round of the 11th annual Ralston Valley RoundUp Tournament.

“It feels just great,” Ralston Valley senior Jordan Stratch said after the Mustangs’ 33-point victory. “Last year we had some problems. We played really good this game in the home opener.”

The win matched Ralston Valley’s win total for the entire season last year when the Mustangs struggled to a 3-20 mark.

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Images: 1) Ralston Valley junior Caden Gigstad (2) drives on Standley Lake senior Jared Spencer (10) as the Mustangs' student section looks on during the first night of the 11th annual Ralston Valley RoundUp. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics). 2) Ralston Valley senior Jordan Stratch (23) soars toward the basket during his game-high 24-point performance against Standley Lake. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics). 3) Ralston Valley junior Walker Brickle (30) looks for away around Standley Lake senior Alex France (22) during the first half Tuesday night. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics). 4) Ralston Valley junior Luke Carlston, far left, drives through traffic Tuesday night against Standley Lake. Carlston scored all of his seven points in the second quarter. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics).