Salt Lake Academy had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 68-53 bruising from the Providence Hall Patriots on Monday. The Griffins' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
Salt Lake 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 Braylon Brock, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 16 rebounds. Brock's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Elijah Johnson was another key player, earning 13 points.
Providence Hall's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ryker Jones led the charge by earning 12 points in addition to eight assists. Another player making a difference was Dallas Loutensock, who earned 15 points.
Providence Hall's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2.
Salt Lake Academy will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Wasatch Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Providence Hall has already played their next contest, a 78-32 defeat against Emery on the 27th.
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