If Summit Academy was riding high fresh off their 83-48 takedown of Taylorsville on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The contest between the Bears and the Hillcrest Huskies didn't end well, with the Bears falling 69-51. The Bears have struggled against the Huskies recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Summit Academy lost on Tuesday, don't look at Preston Kelly. Despite the final result, he shot 50% from the field on his way to 12 points. Honor Cendejas also deserves some recognition as he posted his first blocks of the season.
Hillcrest's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ezra Bell led the charge by putting up 18 points and four steals. Those 18 points gave Bell a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jack Bradburn, who posted 15 points and six steals.
Summit Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Hillcrest, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Summit Academy will take on Springville in a holiday battle at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hillcrest, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 77-68 loss against Riverton on the 12th.
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