The Timpanogos Timberwolves's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 71-51 defeat at the hands of Payson. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Timpanogos has suffered yet this season.
When it comes to explaining why Timpanogos lost, one person who can't be blamed is Steven LaPray. Despite the final result, he scored 23 points along with two steals and two blocks. That's the first time this season that LaPray scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Graf, who scored eight points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Payson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kamika Wesley, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Cooper Swasey was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with seven assists and two steals.
Timpanogos' loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-5. As for Payson, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Timpanogos will take on Uintah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Uintah is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Payson, they will be playing at home against Mountain View at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mountain View is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 60.7 points per game.
