Basketball Recap: Springville Snaps Four-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Springville had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Maple Mountain Golden Eagles out 47-44. The Red Devils have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Golden Eagles, too.

Springville got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Hattie Templeman out in front who posted nine points along with seven rebounds and four steals. The dominant performance gave Templeman a new career-high in steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Sami DeLlamas, who scored 13 points and five boards.

Springville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Maple Mountain only pulled down six offensive boards.

Several Golden Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Leah Bailey, who put up 13 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ashlynn Lainhart, who had eight points and four steals.

Springville's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-7. As for Maple Mountain, they now have a losing record at 7-8.

Springville will be playing in front of their home fans against Spanish Fork at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Springville is facing Spanish Fork at the right time seeing as Spanish Fork is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Maple Mountain, they are taking a road trip to challenge Salem Hills at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Maple Mountain is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.7 points per game this season.