Basketball Recap: Freedom Prep Academy Eagles vs. Tintic Miners
If Freedom Prep Academy was riding high fresh off their 80-32 takedown of Telos last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Freedom Prep Academy Eagles had to suffer through a 58-25 loss at the hands of the Tintic Miners. The Eagles were down 43-19 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
When it comes to explaining why Freedom Prep Academy lost on Tuesday, don't look at Wyatt Leigh. Despite the final result, he earned 12 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. That was a full 48% of Freedom Prep Academy's points, marking the third time in a row he's had more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Mckay Smith, who had seven points.
Tintic's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cole Ward, who posted eight points along with five assists. Stockton Hansen was another key player, earning 11 points along with six rebounds.
Freedom Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Tintic, they pushed their record up to 3-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Freedom Prep Academy will face off against Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Tintic, they will take on American Prep WV at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Tintic is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.5 points per game this season.
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