In Friday's league match, the host Merit Preparatory Academy Knights basketball team scored a decisive 39-18 triumph over the Utah Military Academy - Hill Field Thunderbirds.

In their next game, the Knights meet the Waterford Ravens (Sandy, UT) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 16. Merit Preparatory Academy will attempt to better on its 4-10 season record. The Ravens enter the match with a 7-3 record after their 36-22 league loss to St. Joseph (Ogden, UT).

With the defeat, Utah Military Academy - Hill Field moves to 1-7 on the year. The Thunderbirds travel to Intermountain Christian (Salt Lake City, UT) to meet the Lions in a 2A Region 16 match on Wednesday, January 17. The Lions enter the match with a record of 6-4. Intermountain Christian lost 46-39 in their recent league match against Rockwell (Eagle Mountain, UT)