North Sanpete came into Saturday's contest having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat the St. Joseph Jayhawks 53-22.
North Sanpete was led to victory by Ridge Hendry and Hudson Smith. Hendry went 9 for 16 en route to 20 points plus five assists and five rebounds, while Smith dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Hendry's morning made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Bailey, who scored four points in addition to six rebounds.
North Sanpete smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
North Sanpete's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for St. Joseph, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4.
North Sanpete will venture away from home to square off against Ogden at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ogden has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for St. Joseph, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Gunnison Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Gunnison Valley will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something St. Joseph surely won't give up without a fight.
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