Kearns was the 78-66 winner over Hunter when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Kearns Cougars fell just short of the Hunter Wolverines by a score of 51-48 on Tuesday.
Kearns' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayden Stark, who posted nine points along with five rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Cruz, who went 6 for 13 on his way to 16 points and five boards.
Hunter had a senior duo take command as Keaton Miller dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds and Dominick Phanolath dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards. The dominant performance gave Phanolath a new career-high in rebounds. Another player making a difference was Samiu Taukiuvea, who earned six points and five boards.
Kearns' defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Hunter, they moved to 6-12 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Kearns wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 71-43 loss against Granger on the 31st. As for Hunter, they will be playing at home against West Jordan at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Hunter is facing West Jordan at the right time seeing as West Jordan is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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