Spanish Fork extended their losing streak to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 3-18. They took a blow against the Timpview Thunderbirds, falling 77-45. While losing is never fun, the Dons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked 99th, while the Thunderbirds are ranked second).
Despite the defeat, Spanish Fork had strong showings from Evan Stewart, who went 5-for-7 en route to 13 points, and Gage Christensen, who posted ten points and three steals.
As for Timpview, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 19-2. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 23 points or more this season.
Timpview had a senior duo take command as Dean Rueckert shot 54% from the field to rack up 19 points and seven boards and Lincoln Holcombe went 8-for-10 on his way to 18 points. Holcombe has been hot recently, having posted 17 or more points the last three times he's played. Taj Taylor was another key player, shooting 71% from the field en route to 11 points.
Spanish Fork wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 76-55 loss against Salem Hills on the 10th. As for Timpview, they have also already played their next game, a 74-42 win against Wasatch on the 10th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
