The Springville Red Devils will face off against the Hillcrest Huskies at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Springville is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
On Friday, Springville didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Timpview, but they still walked away with a 46-40 win. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Red Devils' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked 20th, while the Thunderbirds are ranked 63rd).
Hillcrest hadn't beaten Hunter on the road since February 6, 2018 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Huskies pulled ahead with a 55-54 photo finish over the Wolverines.
Springville better keep an eye on Josie Haddock. She was instrumental in Hillcrest's win, shooting 50% from the field to rack up 16 points and six assists. Those 16 points gave Haddock a new career-high. Sam Sebahar was another key player, putting up five points in addition to nine boards and five assists.
Hillcrest's victory bumped their record up to 7-16. As for Springville, their win bumped their record up to 15-7.
Springville got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in February of 2022 against Hillcrest by a conclusive 56-35 score. In that matchup, the Red Devils amassed a halftime lead of 37-15, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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