Basketball Preview: Layton Christian Academy Eagles vs. Summit Academy Bears
Layton Christian Academy is 0-5 against the Bears since December of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Layton Christian Academy Eagles will be playing at home against the Summit Academy Bears at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Layton Christian Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 68-12 victory over Providence Hall. Layton Christian Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Layton Christian Academy found their leader in underclassman Ava Smith, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Asmin Tanhan, who scored ten points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the match if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Summit Academy's strategy against the Soaring Eagle on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Summit Academy blew the Soaring Eagle out of the water with a 58-28 final score. The win was just what Summit Academy needed coming off of a 67-33 loss in their prior contest.
Layton Christian Academy pushed their record up to 10-10 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.7 points per game. As for Summit Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season.
Layton Christian Academy came up short against the Bears in their previous meeting back in January, falling 35-30. Will Layton Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
