Spanish Fork was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They lost to the Timpview Thunderbirds at home by a 58-44 margin. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Thunderbirds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 56-37 two weeks ago.
Timpview got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Malia Latu out in front who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. Thanks to that strong game, Latu now owns an excellent 45.3% field goal percentage. Another player making a difference was Lina Ballin, who went 5-for-12 en route to 13 points in addition to seven steals and six assists.
Spanish Fork's loss dropped their record down to 3-19. As for Timpview, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-9.
Looking ahead, Spanish Fork will take on Wasatch at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Wasatch will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Spanish Fork surely won't give up without a fight. As for Timpview, it'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Thunderbirds face off against the Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Maple Mountain is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.3 points per game this season.
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