Weekly Honor Roll: Sabus Catches Fire

Colorado's top guards lit up the hardwood this past week, delivering jaw-dropping performances. From a 49-point explosion to a dazzling 50-point showcase, these players put on a shot-making clinic. In league play, the top teams are separating themselves from the rest of the pack. Here are some of the week's most electrifying performances from January 19th to 25th.     <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shout-outs</h2>   Eaton's [player_tooltip player_id='1198713' first='Courtney' last='Steinkamp'] secured the win over Sterling at the free-throw line. She drove from the top of the key, drew contact with a step-through move, and drawing a foul with 1.1 seconds remaining.   Glenwood Springs' Becca Fuentes delivered the dagger against Coal Ridge on Thursday night with 49 seconds left to play. With her team clinging to a one-point lead, she grabbed a crucial offensive rebound, and scored on a putback layup.   Valor's [player_tooltip player_id='735190' first='Kate' last='Fuessel']'s double-double against Arvada West was instrumental in their 77-73 victory. Fuessel scored 16 points and was a monster on the boards, grabbing 16 rebounds.   Tailee Weeks-Johnson of Eads hit a decisive jumper from the elbow, securing a 53-52 win over Stratton. She showed confidence and composure in making the game-winning shot.   Braelyn Malcom of Limon made key plays to complete a 54-53 comeback win over Crowley County. She assisted on Sydney Richardson's layup to cut the deficit to one with 28.5 seconds left, then scored the winning layup with 6 seconds remaining.     <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Player Of The Week</h2>    Sabus put on a phenomenal jaw-dropping show against Columbine, exploding for 50 points on Wednesday. She set the pace early, starting the game with back-to-back left-handed layups. Sabus then caught fire from deep, sinking 4 threes in the first quarter alone. No matter how Columbine defended her, Sabus answered—drilling a contested three, pulling up in transition for three, and blowing by defenders for layups. She was flawless at the free-throw line, going 9-for-9, and added 4 steals and 11 rebounds. Her heroics single-handedly kept the Mustangs in the game.      <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Outstanding Individual Game Performances</h2>    Yaussi dazzles as a combo guard with a silky smooth stroke for the Loveland Red Wolves. On Tuesday, Yaussi showed why she is considered one of the top guards in her class. She erupted for an astonishing 49 points against Greeley West, torching the nets with 11 three-pointers. Whether coming off a baseline out-of-bounds play or firing against a zone, the lefty was unstoppable from long range. Yaussi was sinking threes from NBA distance all night. She poured in 21 of Loveland's first 24 points and made her presence felt on defense with eight steals. What an amazing night for the standout junior.     Goodman delivered a stat-stuffing showcase on Wednesday against Bear Creek. She poured in 30 points along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Goodwin set the tone early, muscling through contact for an and-1 layup. Moments later, she drilled a wide-open three giving the Chargers a quick 6-0 lead. Her tenacious energy fueled Chatfield's defense. Goodwin racked up 8 steals and turned them into easy opportunities for her team. The junior guard's performance was nothing short of sensational.     Cole's performance proved to be a game-changer in Broomfield's win over Erie on Friday night. In a low-scoring battle, she showed how to impact the game beyond the boxscore. Cole was flying around on defense and hounding Erie's guards. Her active hands disrupted passing lanes, leading to turnovers and poor decisions from Erie. Cole's layup to open the fourth quarter gave the Eagles a 12-point cushion and essentially put the game away. She finished with 7 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals for the night. Cole delivered an outstanding all-around effort against a gritty Erie squad.     Carbajal put on a dominant performance in Northridge's win over Severence on Thursday night. She racked up 32 points and 20 rebounds for her second straight 30/20 game. Carbajal imposed her will with her size and agility, grabbing rebounds and finishing easy putbacks. Her footwork and soft touch around the rim made her nearly unstoppable, as Carbajal shot an efficient 14-for-17 from the field. She also chipped in 4 assists and 4 steals, rounding out another stellar night for the junior power forward.     Van Dalen wasted no time, slashing to the rim from the opening tip against Windsor. She carved up the defense for layups all night, finishing with 29 points, 5 assists, and 5 steals. Van Dalen kept attacking the basket, earning her multiple trips to the free-throw line. She was nearly flawless from the charity stripe, where she converted 15 of 16. With Fort Collins trailing in the third quarter, Van Dalen seized control, scoring on an and-1 layup. Moments later, she delivered a perfect pass to Morgan Bandhauer for a momentum-shifting basket. The senior guard delivered a commanding performance.     Pfohl turned in a spectacular showing in Berthoud's win over Northridge. She racked up 30 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and 8 steals. Pfohl opened with a crafty floater over a taller defender, followed by a high-pickup finish. She also added a deep three in the first quarter. Pfohl's quickness and anticipation were on full display as she deflected passes and jumped lanes for easy steals. Her late-game steal and assist to [player_tooltip player_id='1225729' first='Sofia' last='Sigg'] sealed the victory. A remarkable night for the senior guard.

Colorado's top guards lit up the hardwood this past week, delivering jaw-dropping performances. From a 49-point explosion to a dazzling 50-point showcase, these players put on a shot-making clinic. In league play, the top teams are separating themselves from the rest of the pack. Here are some of the week's most electrifying performances from January 19th to 25th.