Maeser Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 51-49 heartbreaker at the hands of the Milford Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked 127th, while the Tigers are ranked 42nd).
It was another big night for Sadler Barnes, who posted 21 points in addition to eight steals and five assists for Milford. Barnes' evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Colton Barnes, who went 5 for 7 on his way to 13 points and three steals.
Maeser Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Milford, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-1.
Maeser Prep Academy will venture away from home to square off against Rowland Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Rowland Hall's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests. As for Milford, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Milford Tigers challenge the White Pine Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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