Escalante is on a four-game streak of home losses, Freedom Prep Academy a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Escalante Moquis will welcome the Freedom Prep Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Escalante will be strutting in after a victory while Freedom Prep Academy will be coming in after a defeat.
On Tuesday, Escalante blew past Fredonia, posting a 65-29 win. The Moquis have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 25 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Freedom Prep Academy faced off against Utah Military Academy - Hill Field on Tuesday. Freedom Prep Academy lost 76-53 to Utah Military Academy - Hill Field. The Eagles were down 59-39 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Escalante will have to contain Wyatt Leigh as he made an impact in Freedom Prep Academy's last game. He dropped a double-double on 18 points and 13 rebounds. Leigh is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last three games he's played. Jonas Sosa was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Escalante's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Freedom Prep Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 5-12.
Everything came up roses for Escalante against Freedom Prep Academy in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, as the team secured a 67-40 win. Does Escalante have another victory up their sleeve, or will Freedom Prep Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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