Wayne hadn't done well against Piute recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Wayne Badgers came out on top against the Piute Thunderbirds by a score of 53-44. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 45-38 back in December of 2024.
It was another big night for Blake Peterson, who went 7 for 14 on his way to 22 points along with six assists and three steals. Another player making a difference was Hunter Robins, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.
Badgers
| 01/21/25 vs Piute | 53-44 |
| 01/15/25 vs Bryce Valley | 48-38 |
| 01/09/25 vs Escalante | 71-50 |
Wayne pushed their record up to 7-9 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.3 points per game. As for Piute, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wayne will head out to face off against Milford at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Milford will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Wayne surely won't give up without a fight. As for Piute, they will head out on the road to square off against Bryce Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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