Skyline was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were beaten by the West Panthers 67-27. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked 99th, while the Panthers are ranked fourth).
Skyline's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Leelu Bare, who posted eight points, and Estella Myers, who scored ten points.
West had a senior duo take command as Fina Tuha dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten boards and Kaydence Falatea dropped a double-double on 16 points and 15 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Falatea has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylee Falatea, who put up 11 points in addition to six assists and six rebounds.
Skyline's defeat dropped their record down to 5-16. As for West, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 20-0.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Highland the next time they take the court. Skyline will head out to face Highland at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while West will host them at 5:15 p.m. on February 14th.
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