Basketball Game Preview: Salt Lake Academy Griffins vs. Freedom Prep Academy Eagles

The Salt Lake Academy Griffins will head out to take on the Freedom Prep Academy Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

On Saturday, Salt Lake Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 36-31 to Waterford.

Despite the defeat, Salt Lake Academy got top-tier performance from Addison Patrick, who posted 27 points. Patrick continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.

Meanwhile, Freedom Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 23-20 heartbreaker at the hands of American Prep WV.

Freedom Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Salt Lake Academy, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-4.

Salt Lake Academy took their win against Freedom Prep Academy in their previous matchup back in January of 2021 by a conclusive 54-29. Does Salt Lake Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Freedom Prep Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.