The Wasatch Academy Tigers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their seventh straight defeat. They took a 38-29 hit to the loss column at the hands of Utah Military Academy - Hill Field. Wasatch Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Utah Military Academy - Hill Field apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Among those leading the charge was Kendall Prieto, who scored 12 points. Another player making a difference was Giselle Patino, who scored nine points.
Wasatch Academy dropped their record down to 1-9 with that loss, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Utah Military Academy - Hill Field, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wasatch Academy will take on Freedom Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Freedom Prep Academy comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 21 points in their last 14 games, a trend the team is of course eager to reverse. As for Utah Military Academy - Hill Field, they will be playing at home against Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Utah (Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams is ranked 129th, while Utah Military Academy - Hill Field is ranked 136th).
