The Layton Christian Academy Eagles scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 68-12 victory over Providence Hall. Layton Christian Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 21 points or more this season.
Layton Christian Academy found their leader in underclassman Ava Smith, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Asmin Tanhan, who scored ten points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Providence Hall struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Layton Christian Academy's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-10. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.7 points per game. As for Providence Hall, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Layton Christian Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Summit Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Utah (Summit Academy is ranked 69th, while Layton Christian Academy is ranked 71st). As for Providence Hall, they will head out on the road to square off against Judge Memorial Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Judge Memorial Catholic knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past six matchups -- so hopefully Providence Hall likes a good challenge.
