Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams is on a five-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Mount Vernon a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. The Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams Marauders will be taking part in a tournament against the Mount Vernon Patriots at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Freedom Prep Academy on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams came up short against Freedom Prep Academy, falling 55-35. The Marauders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-16.
Despite the defeat, Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams saw an underclassman step up: sophomore William Sandoval dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Kai Jacobs, who posted four points.
Meanwhile, Mount Vernon was beaten by Intermountain Christian 54-18 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Patriots have suffered against the Lions since February 11, 2020.
Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams will have to keep a close watch on Mustafa Jalili and Thayne Van Allen, a pair of players who had a big impact on Mount Vernon's prior game. Jalili had six steals and five boards, while Van Allen posted no points. Jalili is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played.
Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams' defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Mount Vernon, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 25.9 boards per game. However, it's not like Mount Vernon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 20.7 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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