Cyprus suffered their closest defeat since January 12, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of the Kearns Cougars by a score of 49-47. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Pirates have suffered against the Cougars since January 22, 2021.
Cyprus' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Harkaran Makhar, who posted 12 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Beckham Bayles, who scored 14 points and six assists.
Kearns can attribute much of their success to Darin Detvongsa, who put up ten points and five assists. That's the most assists Detvongsa has posted since back in February of 2024. Kayden Stark was another key player, putting up six points.
Cyprus' loss dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Kearns, they pushed their record up to 9-8 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Cyprus will head out on the road to take on West Jordan at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cyprus is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 65.5 points per game this season. As for Kearns, they will head out to challenge Hunter at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kearns is facing Hunter at the right time seeing as Hunter is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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