Freedom Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Draper APA Eagles, falling 79-29. Freedom Prep Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-13.
Freedom Prep Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wyatt Leigh, who posted ten points in addition to six boards and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Joseph Black, who had eight points.
Leading Draper APA to victory were Jones Strong and Lucian Greenwell. Strong went 7 for 13 en route to 16 points along with five rebounds and five steals, while Greenwell almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. Those 16 points gave Strong a new career-high. Paul Makoma also deserves some recognition as he scored his first points of the season.
Freedom Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Draper APA, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-6.
Freedom Prep Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 73-67 loss against Intermountain Christian on the 31st. Draper APA has also already played their next matchup, a 61-59 defeat against St. Joseph on the 31st.
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