The Manti Templars were the 64-39 winner over the Juab Wasps when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. Manti took a hard 60-45 fall against Juab on Friday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Manti has scored all season.
Despite the loss, Manti still got an impressive performance from Hunter Stevens, who scored 16 points along with three steals. Another player making a difference was Reggie Frischknecht, who scored eight points along with 11 rebounds.
Juab's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austin Park, who scored 16 points along with seven assists and six rebounds. Park is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last four games he's played. Kanyon Mattinson was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with eight rebounds.
Manti's loss dropped their record down to 17-7. As for Juab, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-10.
Manti will square off against North Sanpete at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. North Sanpete is coming into the match with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Manti will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Juab, they will take on American Heritage at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in American Heritage's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last eight matches.
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