The Merit Preparatory Academy Knights's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past Utah Military Academy - Hill Field 73-53. This was payback for Merit Preparatory Academy, who suffered a 84-60 defeat the last time these two teams met.
It was another big night for Allan Mendonca, who scored 20 points along with seven rebounds and two blocks. Cruz Steinman was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
Merit Preparatory Academy is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-13 record this season. As for Utah Military Academy - Hill Field, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Merit Preparatory Academy will take on the Marshals at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rockwell has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 934 points over their last 12 games. As for Utah Military Academy - Hill Field, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Utah (Intermountain Christian is ranked 138th, while the Thunderbirds are ranked 136th).
