Bonneville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-44 heartbreaker at the hands of the Box Elder Bees. The Lakers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bees earlier this season, when they won 45-44.
Baya Jimenez
| 02/07/25 @ Box Elder | 26 |
| 01/22/25 vs Northridge | 24 |
| 01/03/25 vs Clearfield | 16 |
| 01/17/25 @ Viewmont | 14 |
| 12/31/24 @ Woods Cross | 14 |
Despite the loss, Bonneville saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Baya Jimenez went 11 for 23 on her way to 26 points along with six steals and three blocks. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jimenez has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Charity Mcdonald, who posted nine points in addition to five steals and three blocks.
Even though they lost, Bonneville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Box Elder only pulled down seven offensive boards.
Box Elder was led to victory by Jocelyn Vranes and Emma Nelson. Vranes almost dropped a double-double on 23 points and nine steals, while Nelson put up 15 points along with four blocks and three steals. The dominant performance gave Vranes a new career-high in points.
Bonneville's defeat dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Box Elder, their win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-11 and their overall record up to 2-19.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bonneville will welcome Viewmont at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Viewmont will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Bonneville surely won't give up without a fight. As for Box Elder, they will be playing at home against Clearfield at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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