The Orem Tigers entered their tilt with the Springville Red Devils with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. Orem blew past Springville 69-44. That looming 69-44 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Orem yet this season.
Orem's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chance Dastrup, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 assists. Another player making a difference was Jax Allen, who scored 20 points along with nine rebounds.
Orem pushed their record up to 10-5 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Springville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Orem will take on Cedar Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cedar Valley knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past seven games -- so hopefully Orem likes a good challenge. As for Springville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Salem Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Utah (Salem Hills is ranked 56th, while Springville is ranked 46th).