If the Draper APA Eagles were feeling good off their 60-27 takedown of the Maeser Prep Academy Lions last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Draper APA was the victim of a tough 78-57 defeat at the hands of American Leadership Academy on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Draper APA has suffered since November 17, 2023.
Despite the defeat, Draper APA saw an underclassman step up: Urban Baldwin scored 25 points along with three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Baldwin has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Carter Vijayaraghavan, who scored six points along with ten rebounds and two steals.
Jaxon Hunter continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for American Leadership Academy, going 13 for 20 from beyond the arc en route to 43 points and 0 assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Zachariah Swarnes, who dropped a triple-double on 11 points, ten assists, and ten steals.
Draper APA has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season. As for American Leadership Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-10.
Draper APA will play host again and welcome St. Joseph, where tip off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Friday. St. Joseph is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak. As for American Leadership Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Maeser Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Utah (Maeser Prep Academy is ranked 125th, while American Leadership Academy is ranked 117th).
