The Waterford Ravens scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They came out on top against Draper APA by a score of 69-56. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Carter Nielson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 6 for 12 from beyond the arc en route to 22 points and 5 assists. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games he's played. Preston Jenkins was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Urban Baldwin, who scored 22 points along with six steals and five assists. Baldwin is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Luke Greenwell, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds and five steals.
Waterford's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Draper APA, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Waterford won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against the Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on January 27th. Tabiona is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 65.8 points per game this season. Draper APA is on the road again on Wednesday and plays the Lions at 7:00 p.m. on January 31st. Maeser Prep Academy is on a three-game streak of home losses, the Eagles a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change.
