Box Elder was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Bountiful RedHawks and fell 78-24. The Bees were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 54-9.
Box Elder's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emma Nelson, who posted nine points. Brielle Yates also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Leading Bountiful to victory were Milika Satuala and Taylor Harvey. Satuala dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 boards, while Harvey went 7 for 10 en route to 19 points and six steals. That's the most steals Harvey has posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Mae Johnson, who had ten points and eight rebounds.
Box Elder's loss dropped their record down to 1-16. As for Bountiful, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 14-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Box Elder has already played their next match (against Woods Cross), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Bountiful will face off against Viewmont at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Bountiful's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games.
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