The Vanguard Academy Knights will square off against the Utah Military Academy - Hill Field Thunderbirds at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Vanguard Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.7 points per game this season.
Vanguard Academy will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up 17 points on Friday, then bounced right back against Salt Lake Academy on Tuesday. Vanguard Academy walked away with a 57-50 win over Salt Lake Academy.
Vanguard Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ben Kingston, who went 7 for 12 en route to 17 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Abel Jenkins, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 14 points.
Meanwhile, Utah Military Academy - Hill Field suffered their biggest defeat since December 20, 2024 on Tuesday. They were outmatched by Rockwell and fell 89-46. The Thunderbirds have struggled against the Marshals recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Utah Military Academy - Hill Field's loss dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Vanguard Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 7-5 record this season.
Things could have been worse for Vanguard Academy, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 71-52 loss to Utah Military Academy - Hill Field in their previous matchup back in January. Will Vanguard Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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