Basketball Recap: Tad Swarnes Key Part of a Team Effort in Eagles Win

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

11/26/24 @ Pinnacle	56
12/09/24 @ Merit Preparatory Academy	39
12/11/24 vs San Juan	21
12/04/24 vs Emery	10
12/06/24 vs Salem Hills	-6

American Leadership Academy won the last time they faced San Juan and things went their way on Wednesday too. The American Leadership Academy Eagles were the clear victor by a 61-40 margin over the San Juan Broncos. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 21 points or more this season.

American Leadership Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tad Swarnes, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Kannon Huntsman, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine boards.

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

Despite the loss, San Juan still got an impressive performance from Tripp Palmer, who posted 15 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Cole Duke, who put up eight points.

American Leadership Academy's record is now 7-1. As for San Juan, they dropped their record down to 3-4 with the loss, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.

American Leadership Academy will take on Parowan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. American Leadership Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 72.1 points per game this season. As for San Juan, it'll be an old-fashioned rodeo when the San Juan Broncos take on the Bryce Valley Mustangs at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.