Basketball Recap: Easton Hawkins' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Lehi over American Fork

Lehi lost against American Fork back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Lehi Pioneers fell just short of the American Fork Cavemen by a score of 54-51. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Pioneers have suffered since December 20, 2023.

Lehi's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Easton Hawkins, who posted 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Saxon Young, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.

Bryce Mella was his usual excellent self, going 7 of 15 en route to 16 points and seven boards for American Fork. Cael Flinders was another key player, putting up eight points and five rebounds.

Pioneers

Previous 5 Games

01/31/25 vs American Fork	51-54
01/24/25 @ Pleasant Grove	74-68
01/21/25 @ Lone Peak	65-61
01/17/25 vs Skyridge	69-62
01/14/25 vs Westlake	53-54

With the defeat, Lehi broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 11-7. As for American Fork, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-13.

Lehi will head out to square off against Westlake at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. American Fork has already played their next contest (against Pleasant Grove), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.