After a string of three wins, the South Sevier Rams's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a 47-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of Draper APA. South Sevier was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Draper APA apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.
When it comes to explaining why South Sevier lost, one person who can't be blamed is Kinley Jenson. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 22 points and 13 rebounds. Jenson continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ashton Miller, who scored five points along with two steals.
It was another big night for La'la Baldwin, who scored 20 points along with eight steals and seven assists for Draper APA. Baldwin is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sammy Kartchner, who scored eight points along with 16 rebounds.
South Sevier's loss dropped their record down to 16-4. As for Draper APA, their victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-3.
South Sevier will take on Beaver at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully South Sevier focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 21 on Friday. As for Draper APA, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Joseph at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Draper APA focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 17 on Friday.