Salem Hills came tearing into Friday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.6 points) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Springville Red Devils 52-50. Given the Skyhawks' advantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked sixth, while the Red Devils are ranked 41st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Salem Hills' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chenielle Nye, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 15 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Brooke Warren, who posted 11 points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Skyhawks
| 01/31/25 @ Springville | 52-50 |
| 01/24/25 vs Timpview | 55-48 |
| 01/21/25 @ Wasatch | 42-29 |
| 01/17/25 vs Maple Mountain | 68-48 |
| 01/14/25 @ Spanish Fork | 49-28 |
| 01/10/25 vs Springville | 62-55 |
Salem Hills smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 22 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Springville lost, don't look at Millie Thompson. Despite the final result, she went 6 for 10 en route to 19 points. That's the most points Thompson has posted since back in November of 2023. Brynn Johnson was another key player, putting up eight points and seven rebounds.
Salem Hills has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.0 points per game. As for Springville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-11.
Salem Hills wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 63-30 victory against Spanish Fork on the 4th. As for Springville, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 59-54 win against Maple Mountain on the 4th.
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