The Wasatch Academy Tigers can finally bid farewell to their 17-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They escaped with a win against Utah Military Academy - Hill Field by the margin of a single free throw, 25-24. The win was just what Wasatch Academy needed coming off of a 46-11 loss in their prior match.
Despite the loss, Utah Military Academy - Hill Field had strong showings from Kendall Prieto, who scored 11 points, and Giselle Patino, who scored eight points. Prieto scored a full 45.8% of Utah Military Academy - Hill Field's points, the third time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Wasatch Academy's victory ended a 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2. As for Utah Military Academy - Hill Field, their defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wasatch Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams at 7:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024. As for Utah Military Academy - Hill Field, they will head out on the road to face off against Providence Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
