The American Prep WV Eagles won the last time they faced the Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams Marauders, and things went their way on Thursday too. American Prep WV skirted past Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams 32-29. The win made it back-to-back wins for American Prep WV.
American Prep WV found their leader in underclassman Jimena Cortes, who scored nine points along with 13 rebounds and three steals. Cortes also posted two blocks for the first time this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Leticia Calderon, who scored six points along with eight rebounds and three blocks.
Despite the defeat, Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams had strong showings from Aarikah Jensen, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds and three steals, and Katelyn McQuerry, who scored ten points. That was a full 41.4% of Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams' points, marking the tenth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
American Prep WV's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. American Prep WV will take on Merit Preparatory Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Escalante at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Escalante has now lost ten straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 6.
