Manitou Springs Defeats Vanguard in Basketball Matchup

Mustangs improve to 9-4 on the season, Coursers fall to 8-5

Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:15am

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The Manitou Springs Mustangs defeated the Vanguard Coursers by a score of 58-50 in a high school basketball game on Thursday night. The win improves Manitou Springs' record to 9-4 on the season, while Vanguard drops to 8-5.

Why it matters

This game was an important matchup between two local Colorado Springs-area high school basketball teams with strong records so far this season. The outcome impacts the teams' standings and playoff positioning as the season progresses.

The details

Manitou Springs was able to pull away in the second half to secure the 58-50 victory over Vanguard. The Mustangs' win improves their overall record to 9-4 on the season, while the Coursers' loss drops their record to 8-5.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Manitou Springs Mustangs

The high school basketball team representing Manitou Springs, Colorado.

Vanguard Coursers

The high school basketball team representing Vanguard School in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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The takeaway

This win keeps the Manitou Springs Mustangs in contention for a strong playoff position, while the Vanguard Coursers will need to regroup and try to bounce back in their next game.