Summit Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They took a 64-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Union Cougars. The Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2022.
Despite the defeat, Summit Academy had strong showings from Nixon Savage, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds, and Dylan Kartchner, who posted 14 points. Ashton Hernandez was another key player, putting up seven points.
Union had a senior duo take command as Wayke Olsen went 8 of 16 on his way to 21 points and seven rebounds and Brady Bell put up 11 points along with eight assists and six boards. The dominant performance gave Bell a new career-high in assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Tanner Womack, who had six points in addition to seven rebounds and three blocks.
Summit Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Union, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Summit Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 75-44 defeat against Pine View on the 31st. As for Union, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 76-68 loss against Park City on the 31st.
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