Emery was the 63-38 winner over Canyon View when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The game between the Emery Spartans and the Canyon View Falcons didn't end well, with the Emery Spartans falling 70-51. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while the Falcons are ranked 27th).
Despite the loss, Emery still got an impressive performance from West Johansen, who went 6 of 12 en route to 12 points and eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Porter Hurdsman, who posted nine points.
Spartans
| 01/03/25 vs Canyon View | 51-70 |
| 12/21/24 @ San Juan | 67-71 |
Even though they lost, Emery smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Emery has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.5 points per game. As for Canyon View, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-3.
Emery won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Uintah at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Uintah is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.7 points per game this season. As for Canyon View, they will square off against Delta at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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