Freedom Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They were dealt a 69-34 loss at the hands of the Escalante Moquis. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-17.
Freedom Prep Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josue Espinoza Sosa, who posted ten points. Jonas Sosa was another key player, putting up nine points.
It was another big night for Rayce Jenkins, who put up 29 points for Escalante. Those 29 points gave Jenkins a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaxen Cottam, who scored 13 points.
Freedom Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Escalante, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-9.
Freedom Prep Academy has already played their next game, a 68-60 defeat against Vanguard Academy on the 28th. As for Escalante, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 77-40 loss against Piute on the 29th.
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