The Merit Preparatory Academy Knights scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 64-12 win over Freedom Prep Academy. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Merit Preparatory Academy as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Merit Preparatory Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lizbeth Diaz, who scored 26 points. Those 26 points set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Ayla Coltharp, who scored 18 points along with eight rebounds.
Merit Preparatory Academy's victory bumped their record up to 2-10-1. As for Freedom Prep Academy, they bumped their record down to 0-8-1 with that loss, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Merit Preparatory Academy will square off against Intermountain Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. That game will pit two of the most dominant against one another: Elaine Lunsford and Diaz. As for Freedom Prep Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Maeser Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Utah (Maeser Prep Academy is ranked 132nd, while Freedom Prep Academy is ranked 137th).
