If Maeser Prep Academy was riding high fresh off their 55-31 takedown of Merit Preparatory Academy last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lions fell 47-40 to the Providence Hall Patriots on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 51-40 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2024.
Providence Hall's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaxon Vincent led the charge by going 5-for-11 on his way to 12 points and eight rebounds. That's the most points Vincent has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ryker Jones, who scored nine points and eight boards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Maeser Prep Academy fell to 2-1. As for Providence Hall, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Coming up, Maeser Prep Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Utah Military Academy - Hill Field at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Lions' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Providence Hall, they and Salt Lake Academy will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday without much rest, having both just played. The Patriots will be up against the Griffins' rather soft defense (which has allowed 53.83 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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