Having just played yesterday, the Ben Lomond Scots will jump right back in to play the Uintah Utes at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with 15 losses in a row dating back to last season, Ben Lomond finally turned things around against North Sanpete on Thursday. They came out on top against the Hawks by a score of 75-63. The Scots' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Ben Lomond got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Makale Aytch out in front who went 5 for 6 en route to 14 points plus six steals and five assists. With that strong performance, Aytch is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game. Another player making a difference was Zeb Whetton, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds.
Ben Lomond was working as a unit and finished the game with 29 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Uintah came into Saturday's matchup having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 59-52 win over Richfield two weeks ago.
Uintah had a senior duo take command as Jaxon Jenson went 7 for 10 en route to 22 points plus five rebounds and two steals and Dauson Gardiner dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Murray, who scored nine points.
Ben Lomond's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Uintah, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Ben Lomond strolled past Uintah in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 by a score of 81-63. Does Ben Lomond have another victory up their sleeve, or will Uintah turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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