Basketball Recap: Layton Christian Academy Beats Juan Diego Catholic for Their Sixth Straight Victory

You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Layton Christian Academy's strategy against Juan Diego Catholic on Tuesday. The Layton Christian Academy Eagles walked away with a 44-31 victory over the Juan Diego Catholic Soaring Eagle. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles who have now won six games in a row.

Layton Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Fabiana Lopez, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine assists. Lopez has been hot, having also posted four or more steals the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Sarah Ledio, who posted ten points and three steals.

Juan Diego Catholic's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ayen Kuath, who went 5 of 9 en route to 11 points and five boards. Olivia Fry was another key player, putting up eight points.

Layton Christian Academy pushed their record up to 10-7 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.7 points per game. As for Juan Diego Catholic, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.

Layton Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 46-33 win against Summit Academy on the 16th. Juan Diego Catholic has also already played their next game, a 58-27 defeat against Judge Memorial Catholic on the 16th.