Wasatch won the last time they faced Springville and things went their way on Friday too. The Wasatch Wasps walked away with a 47-38 victory over the Springville Red Devils. Given the Wasps' advantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked seventh, while the Red Devils are ranked 41st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Peyton Behnke, who went 6 for 12 on her way to 14 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Filifaiesea Liava'A, who posted nine points and six boards.
Wasatch smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Several Red Devils players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Sami DeLlamas, who earned 13 points. Brynn Johnson was another key player, putting up seven points and five rebounds.
Wasps
| 01/24/25 @ Springville | 47-38 |
| 01/10/25 @ Timpview | 72-66 |
| 01/07/25 @ Salem Hills | 47-42 |
| 01/03/25 @ Spanish Fork | 52-28 |
Wasatch pushed their record up to 14-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.5 points per game. As for Springville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
Wasatch didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 71-60 victory against Maple Mountain on the 28th. As for Springville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 54-45 defeat against Cedar Valley on the 28th.
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