Merit Preparatory Academy was the 78-36 winner over Pinnacle when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Knights took a 55-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers on Friday.
Diego Contreras was nothing short of spectacular for Pinnacle: he almost dropped a double-double with 19 points and nine boards. Those 19 points gave Contreras a new career-high. Santiago Alamillo was another key player, putting up eight points.
Merit Preparatory Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Pinnacle, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Merit Preparatory Academy will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Maeser Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pinnacle, they will host Dugway at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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