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The Merit Preparatory Academy (Springville, UT) varsity basketball team won Tuesday's home conference game against Salt Lake Academy (Herriman, UT) by a score of 71-44.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Salt Lake Academy41814844
MPA1317231871
Final score provided by W. Barnard.
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Game Stats

Salt Lake Academy

Shooting

#Athlete NameMinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%
Team Totals4419553537
1Aaron Zamora (So)5282531
4Elijah Johnson (Jr)9475757
12Stryker Byrne (Jr)211100100
13Louis Moreau (Jr)00600
20Tyson Harris (Fr)3142538
23Jesus Soto (So)00800
24Braylon Brock (Sr)209156060
30Bryson Brock (Fr)5236783
31Harper Wilson (Sr)00300
Merit Preparatory Academy

Shooting

#Athlete NameMinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%
Team Totals7130654652
1Cruz Steinman (Sr)145143643
2Michigan Draper (Sr)136125054
3Alex Bills (Sr)933100150
11Ayden Martinez (Sr)63112727
12Miles Petersen (Jr)12595661
13A. Steinman (So)4282525
15Davey Chase (So)3125075
20P. Sutherland (Sr)211100100
24Drexton Hardy (Sr)8458080
Salt Lake Academy

#Athlete NameMinPts3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
Team Totals443231331030163250
1Aaron Zamora (So)514250201425
4Elijah Johnson (Jr)900013334757
12Stryker Byrne (Jr)200000011100
13Louis Moreau (Jr)0040000020
20Tyson Harris (Fr)31333000010
23Jesus Soto (So)0060000020
24Braylon Brock (Sr)20030254091275
30Bryson Brock (Fr)5125000011100
31Harper Wilson (Sr)0010000020
Merit Preparatory Academy

#Athlete NameMinPts3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
Team Totals71828293650223759
1Cruz Steinman (Sr)14282524503650
2Michigan Draper (Sr)1313335956
3Alex Bills (Sr)933100
11Ayden Martinez (Sr)60403743
12Miles Petersen (Jr)121520125044100
13A. Steinman (So)40302540
15Davey Chase (So)31250
20P. Sutherland (Sr)211100
24Drexton Hardy (Sr)84580
Salt Lake Academy

Totals

#Athlete NameMinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
Team Totals44102434542238
1Aaron Zamora (So)511220020
3Vincent Pierce (Jr)000010000
4Elijah Johnson (Jr)904421161
12Stryker Byrne (Jr)200000010
13Louis Moreau (Jr)012300030
20Tyson Harris (Fr)300000000
21P. Khemthongkham (So)000001011
23Jesus Soto (So)041500051
24Braylon Brock (Sr)202121402145
30Bryson Brock (Fr)500000000
31Harper Wilson (Sr)024600000
40Ryker Shattuck (So)000000010
Merit Preparatory Academy

Totals

#Athlete NameMinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
Team Totals7112223418186
1Cruz Steinman (Sr)14426211
2Michigan Draper (Sr)131177
3Alex Bills (Sr)91111
11Ayden Martinez (Sr)6178111
12Miles Petersen (Jr)12134111
13A. Steinman (So)4224111
15Davey Chase (So)32233
20P. Sutherland (Sr)2123
22Erick Bedolla (Sr)2131
24Drexton Hardy (Sr)811224
Salt Lake Academy

Misc Totals

#Athlete NameAst:TOStl:TOStl:PFBlk:PFChrDeflTF
Team Totals0.220.170.500.251
1Aaron Zamora (So)1.000.000.000.00
3Vincent Pierce (Jr)1.000.000.000.00
4Elijah Johnson (Jr)0.330.171.001.00
21P. Khemthongkham (So)0.001.001.000.00
24Braylon Brock (Sr)0.000.500.400.201

Misc Totals

Merit Preparatory Academy has not entered any misc totals stats.

Game Story

Utah High School Basketball - Salt Lake Academy overwhelmed by Merit Preparatory Academy

January 7, 2025: Springville, UT 84663

In Tuesday's league test, the Merit Preparatory Academy Knights (Springville, UT) basketball squad trounced the visiting Salt Lake Academy Griffins (Herriman, UT), by a score of 71-44.

Next, the Knights encounter the Telos (Orem, UT) in a non-league test, on Friday, January 10. Merit Preparatory Academy will attempt to improve on its 8-4 season record. The come into the test with a 0-9 record after their 68-30 non-league loss to Utah Military Academy - Hill Field (Riverdale, UT).

The Griffins (3-4) will now prepare for their test against Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams (Lehi, UT). The Marauders come into the 2A Region 16 test with a 0-14 record. In their last test, Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams was routed by American Prep WV (West Valley City, UT), 70-21, in a league test.

Players of the Game

Salt Lake Academy (24-25)

Congratulations to #4 Elijah Johnson for being selected the Salt Lake Academy Basketball Player of the Game.

Merit Preparatory Academy (24-25)

Congratulations to #2 Michigan Draper for being selected the Merit Preparatory Academy Basketball Player of the Game.

SLA @ MPA Basketball Game Info

Tue., Jan. 7, 2025 @ 7p
Merit Academy
The Merit Preparatory Academy (Springville, UT) varsity basketball team won Tuesday's home conference game against Salt Lake Academy (Herriman, UT) by a score of 71-44.

Rankings & Records

Salt Lake Academy (24-25)

UTClass
13726
OverallRegionHomeAwayNeutralWin %Region %PFPA
6-104-62-32-52-2.375.400851905

Merit Preparatory Academy (24-25)

UTClass
12419
OverallRegionHomeAwayNeutralWin %Region %PFPA
16-87-29-34-43-1.667.7781,6801,182

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Salt Lake Academy
12.115.613.312.253.2
Merit Preparatory Academy
15.618.020.814.670.0

Head-to-Head

  • Merit Preparatory Academy won on 1/7/2025
    1/7 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    SLA41814844
    MPA1317231871

    The Salt Lake Academy (Herriman, UT) varsity basketball team lost Tuesday's away conference game against Merit Preparatory Academy (Springville, UT) by a score of 71-44.

  • Merit Preparatory Academy won on 2/12/2025
    2/12 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    SLA21012731
    MPA1218192170

    The Salt Lake Academy (Herriman, UT) varsity basketball team lost Wednesday's away playoff game against Merit Preparatory Academy (Springville, UT) by a score of 70-31.

Team Stat Comparison

Salt Lake AcademyMerit Preparatory Academy
52.2Points Per Game70.0
35.4Rebounds Per Game35.1
8.3Assists Per Game15.6
8.3Steals Per Game19.0
2.0Blocks Per Game2.7

Team Leaders

Salt Lake AcademyMerit Preparatory AcademyNational Avg.
#24 Braylon Brock18.2Points Per Game#1 Cruz Steinman16.84.9
#24 Braylon Brock14.1Rebounds Per Game#11 Ayden Martinez6.92.6
#1 Aaron Zamora2.2Assists Per Game#2 Michigan Draper5.51.0
#11 Anthony Fiuza2.0Steals Per Game#2 Michigan Draper5.40.8
#24 Braylon Brock1.0Blocks Per Game#12 Miles Petersen0.80.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Salt Lake Academy4-7Merit Preparatory Academy11-4
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
12/19/24PinnacleSalt Lake Academy(L) 65-6211/21/24PinnacleMerit Preparatory Academy(W) 85-53
12/21/24PinnacleMerit Preparatory Academy(W) 78-36
12/20/24DugwaySalt Lake Academy(W) 75-4212/21/24DugwayMerit Preparatory Academy(W) 100-37
12/21/24Mount VernonSalt Lake Academy(W) 64-3312/13/24Mount VernonMerit Preparatory Academy(W) 91-23
12/20/24Mount VernonMerit Preparatory Academy(W) 86-15
12/21/24Green RiverSalt Lake Academy(L) 73-3412/19/24Merit Preparatory AcademyGreen River(L) 65-57
1/10/25Utah Military Academy - Camp WilliamsSalt Lake Academy(W) 49-322/4/25Utah Military Academy - Camp WilliamsMerit Preparatory Academy(W) 93-41
1/14/25Salt Lake AcademyFreedom Prep Academy(W) 70-441/17/25Freedom Prep AcademyMerit Preparatory Academy(W) 74-29
2/7/25Merit Preparatory AcademyFreedom Prep Academy(W) 72-44
1/17/25American Prep WVSalt Lake Academy(L) 66-481/3/25Merit Preparatory AcademyAmerican Prep WV(W) 68-66
2/15/25American Prep WVMerit Preparatory Academy(L) 73-58
1/21/25Salt Lake AcademyRockwell(L) 62-411/31/25RockwellMerit Preparatory Academy(L) 83-53
1/28/25Utah Military Academy - Hill FieldSalt Lake Academy(L) 57-541/14/25Merit Preparatory AcademyUtah Military Academy - Hill Field(W) 43-39
2/4/25Vanguard AcademySalt Lake Academy(L) 57-501/21/25Vanguard AcademyMerit Preparatory Academy(W) 68-42
2/7/25Salt Lake AcademyIntermountain Christian(L) 61-441/24/25Merit Preparatory AcademyIntermountain Christian(L) 64-50

Record Breakdown

Salt Lake Academy (24-25)

Merit Preparatory Academy (24-25)

6-10
Overall
16-8
4-6
League
7-2
0-1
Non-League
5-4
0-2
Head to Head
2-0
4-7
Common Opponent
11-4
2-3
Home
9-3
2-5
Away
4-4
2-2
Neutral
3-1
0-1
Playoff
1-1
4-10
In-State
15-7
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0