The Woods Cross Wildcats were not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by Bountiful at home and fell 66-33. While losing is never fun, Woods Cross can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked 64th, while Bountiful is ranked sixth).
Woods Cross' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mari Nichols, who scored ten points along with six rebounds and two steals. Adia Cook was another key contributor, scoring six points along with five rebounds.
Woods Cross struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Bountiful racked up 23 assists.
Bountiful's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taylor Harvey, who almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Milika Satuala, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds.
Woods Cross' loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-13. As for Bountiful, the victory (which was their 16th in a row) raised their record to 20-3.
Woods Cross will head out on the road to take on Taylorsville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Taylorsville is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 51.7 points per game this season. As for Bountiful, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Viewmont at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Bountiful's favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home while Viewmont has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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