Spanish Fork unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Kearns Cougars by a score of 44-41 on Tuesday. The Dons' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it 11 in a row dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Spanish Fork lost, don't look at Caleb Cabrera. Despite the final result, he went 5 for 12 en route to 13 points plus eight rebounds and two steals. Andy Hernandez was another key player, going 5 for 12 en route to 10 points.
Kearns' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayden Stark, who earned eight points plus eight rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Cruz, who went 5 for 11 en route to 12 points plus two steals.
Spanish Fork has already played their next match, a 68-51 loss against East on the 22nd. Kearns has also already played their next matchup, a 54-42 defeat against Woods Cross on the 22nd.
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