Austin Park leads a balanced attack to beat Manti

By Team Reports Feb 14, 2024, 9:53am

Recap: Juab Wasps vs. Manti Templars

The Juab Wasps can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They strolled past Manti with points to spare, taking the game 60-45. This was payback for Juab, who suffered a 64-39 loss the last time these two teams met.

Juab's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Austin Park led the charge by scoring 16 points along with seven assists and six rebounds. Park hasn't dropped below 15 points for four straight games. Kanyon Mattinson was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with eight rebounds.

When it comes to explaining why Manti lost, one person who can't be blamed is Hunter Stevens. Despite the final result, he scored 16 points along with three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Reggie Frischknecht, who scored eight points along with 11 rebounds.

Juab's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-10. As for Manti, their loss dropped their record down to 17-7.

Juab will take on American Heritage at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. American Heritage has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 601 points over their last eight games. As for Manti, they will square off against North Sanpete at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. North Sanpete is coming into the game with eight straight defeats on the road, meaning Manti will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.

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