American Prep WV had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They enjoyed a cozy 73-58 victory over the Merit Preparatory Academy Knights on Saturday. This was a revenge game for the Eagles: when they faced off against the Knights back in January, they had to take a 68-66 defeat.
When it comes to explaining why Merit Preparatory Academy lost, don't look at Miles Petersen. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds. That's the most points Petersen has posted since back in December of 2024. Ayden Martinez was another key player, going 7-for-14 to rack up 18 points and eight boards.
Eagles
| 02/15/25 @ Merit Preparatory Academy | 73-58 |
| 02/04/25 @ Intermountain Christian | 86-63 |
| 01/28/25 @ Wendover | 69-61 |
| 01/24/25 @ Utah Military Academy - Hill Field | 76-57 |
| 01/21/25 @ Mount Vernon | 80-30 |
| 01/17/25 @ Salt Lake Academy | 66-48 |
American Prep WV's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 75.0 points over those games. As for Merit Preparatory Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 16-8.
Looking ahead, American Prep WV will take on Kanab at 11:10 a.m. on Thursday. One thing working in American Prep WV's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 14 matchups. Merit Preparatory Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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