If the Merit Preparatory Academy Knights were riding high off their 39-18 takedown of the Utah Military Academy - Hill Field Thunderbirds last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Merit Preparatory Academy fell 45-33 to Waterford on Tuesday. Merit Preparatory Academy has struggled against Waterford recently, as their game on Tuesday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Merit Preparatory Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Lizbeth Diaz. Despite the final result, she scored 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ayla Coltharp, who scored eight points.
Waterford got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Anne Howard out in front who scored 13 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Kenley Carter, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds.
Merit Preparatory Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Waterford, their win bumped their record up to 8-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Merit Preparatory Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams at 7:00 p.m. on January 17th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Utah (Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams is ranked 128th, while Merit Preparatory Academy is ranked 127th). As for Waterford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Maeser Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
