Basketball Recap: Salt Lake Academy Griffins vs. Providence Hall Patriots
Salt Lake Academy had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 68-53 bruising from the Providence Hall Patriots on Monday. The Griffins' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
Salt Lake Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Braylon Brock, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 16 rebounds. Brock's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Elijah Johnson was another key player, earning 13 points.
Providence Hall's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ryker Jones led the charge by earning 12 points in addition to eight assists. Another player making a difference was Dallas Loutensock, who earned 15 points.
Providence Hall's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2.
Salt Lake Academy will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Wasatch Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Providence Hall has already played their next contest, a 78-32 defeat against Emery on the 27th.
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