There's no place like home for Pleasant Grove, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They had just enough and edged the American Fork Cavemen out 64-61. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Vikings have posted since November 28, 2023.
Brennan Blackett continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 6 of 8 en route to 16 points. Another player making a difference was Milo Johansson, who posted 11 points.
Pleasant Grove was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as American Fork only posted four assists.
Despite the loss, American Fork still got an impressive performance from Bryce Mella, who went 11 for 20 on his way to 25 points in addition to five boards and four steals. The contest was Mella's third in a row with at least ten points. Ashton Hucks was another key player, putting up seven points.
Pleasant Grove's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for American Fork, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Pleasant Grove will venture away from home to face off against Westlake at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Westlake will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Pleasant Grove surely won't give up without a fight. As for American Fork, they will welcome Lone Peak at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lone Peak knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 14 games -- so hopefully American Fork likes a good challenge.
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