Basketball Recap: Maeser Prep Academy Takes a Loss

Maeser Prep Academy lost against American Leadership Academy on January 10th and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Maeser Prep Academy Lions were outmatched by the American Leadership Academy Eagles and fell 78-41. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

American Leadership Academy was led to victory by Grant Jackson and Kobe Ross. Jackson went 11 for 14 en route to 26 points and seven boards, while Ross almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine assists. Those 26 points gave Jackson a new career-high. Kannon Huntsman was another key player, putting up 14 points.

Maeser Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-14. As for American Leadership Academy, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-4.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maeser Prep Academy will challenge Waterford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for American Leadership Academy, they will square off against Rowland Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.