Basketball Recap: American Leadership Academy Piles Up the Points Against Maeser Prep Academy

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

01/10/25 @ Maeser Prep Academy	29
01/08/25 vs Draper APA	28
12/27/24 vs Cottonwood	-11
12/31/24 vs Logan	-13
12/30/24 vs Mountain View	-13

American Leadership Academy won the last time they faced Maeser Prep Academy and things went their way on Friday too. The American Leadership Academy Eagles claimed a resounding 73-44 victory over the Maeser Prep Academy Lions. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 21 points or more this season.

American Leadership Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaxon Hunter, who went 7 of 13 from beyond the arc on his way to 21 points and seven rebounds. That's the most boards Hunter has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kannon Huntsman, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine boards.

American Leadership Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive contests.

American Leadership Academy's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-4. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 50 points. As for Maeser Prep Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.

When American Leadership Academy and Maeser Prep Academy next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. American Leadership Academy will try to stop Rowland Hall's five-game winning streak when the meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. American Leadership Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 69.2 points per game this season. Meanwhile, Maeser Prep Academy will try to stop Waterford's three-game winning streak when the meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.