This season hasn't been kind to the Dugway Mustangs, who are still winless after their eighth matchup. They were beaten by Rockwell 97-31 on Friday. Dugway was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 54-13.
When it comes to explaining why Dugway lost, one person who can't be blamed is Trevor Johnson. Despite the final result, he scored 15 points. That's the first time this season that Johnson scored 15 or more points. Hazen Bullcreek was another key contributor, scoring six points.
Dugway bumped their record down to 0-8 with that loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 27.8 points per game. As for Rockwell, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 11-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dugway will take on Mount Vernon at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Utah (Mount Vernon is ranked 121st, while Dugway is ranked 141st). As for Rockwell, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Freedom Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Freedom Prep Academy has now lost nine straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 16.
