The Manti Templars scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They came out on top against North Sanpete by a score of 59-49. The win was just what Manti needed coming off of a 73-44 loss in their prior contest.
Manti's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cadee Alder, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Olson, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and five steals.
Manti's win bumped their record up to 6-8. As for North Sanpete, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 6-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manti won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Maple Mountain at 6:00 p.m. on January 12th. Maple Mountain presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Manti in Utah (Maple Mountain is ranked 28th, while Manti is ranked 86th). As for North Sanpete, they will be playing at home against Emery at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Emery's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three games.
