Recap: Utah Military Academy - Hill Field Thunderbirds vs. American Prep WV Eagles
The Utah Military Academy - Hill Field Thunderbirds had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against American Prep WV by a score of 34-24 on Friday. Utah Military Academy - Hill Field's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Utah Military Academy - Hill Field's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kendall Prieto led the charge by scoring 19 points. That makes it six consecutive games in which Prieto has scored at least 25% of Utah Military Academy - Hill Field's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Giselle Patino, who scored 11 points.
Utah Military Academy - Hill Field's win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-6. As for American Prep WV, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Utah Military Academy - Hill Field will take on Freedom Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for American Prep WV, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Wasatch Academy at 7:00 p.m. Wasatch Academy comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 25 points in their last three games, a trend the squad is of course eager to reverse.
