Basketball Game Preview: Tintic Miners vs. Piute Thunderbirds

Tintic is 0-4 against Piute since November of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. The Miners will host the Thunderbirds at 6:00 p.m.

On Friday, Tintic lost to Manila at home by a 53-37 margin.

Tintic's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jordan Conder, who posted four points and six boards, and Makenna Underwood, who scored eight points and 11 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Piute strolled past Altamont with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 37-23.

Tintic's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Piute, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.

Tintic might still be hurting after the 50-30 defeat they got from Piute when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will the Miners have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.