The American Prep WV Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight defeat. They took a 37-32 hit to the loss column at the hands of American Leadership Academy. American Prep WV has struggled against American Leadership Academy recently, as their match on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
American Prep WV's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nicole Tran, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and four blocks. That was a full 46.9% of American Prep WV's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Jimena Cortes was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with three blocks and two steals.
American Prep WV struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only an offensive rebound. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as American Leadership Academy pulled down 13 offensive rebounds.
American Leadership Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Zuri Smith, who scored nine points along with five rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Daphne Gamble, who scored four points along with three steals.
American Prep WV's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for American Leadership Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-10.
American Prep WV will head out on the road to square off against Intermountain Christian at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Intermountain Christian will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something American Prep WV surely won't give up without a fight. As for American Leadership Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Maeser Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Utah (Maeser Prep Academy is ranked 131st, while American Leadership Academy is ranked 122nd).
