The Millard Eagles will take on the Water Canyon Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Millard has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Last Thursday, Millard opened the new year with a less-than-successful 57-46 loss to Juab. The Eagles have struggled against the Wasps recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
01/02/25 vs Juab | 4 |
12/21/24 vs Juan Diego Catholic | 3 |
12/20/24 vs Union | 2 |
Kyra Moat put forth a good effort for the losing side as she went 6 of 12 en route to 13 points and four steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Eliza Larsen, who posted three points and ten rebounds.
Even though they lost, Millard smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Water Canyon played a tough game back in December of 2024 in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 63-20 defeat at the hands of Beaver. The contest marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Millard's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Water Canyon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Millard against Water Canyon in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as the team secured a 75-23 win. Does Millard have another victory up their sleeve, or will Water Canyon turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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