The Bonneville Lakers came into Friday's contest having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 57-54 win over Roy on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Bonneville has posted since November 28, 2023.
Bonneville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hayden Ashbridge, who scored 16 points along with seven assists and six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Ashbridge has scored all season. Nick Sebahar was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with six rebounds.
Roy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bronson Belnap, who scored 22 points along with six assists and six rebounds. Belnap hasn't dropped below 15 points for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Corben Schuffenhauer, who scored 17 points.
Bonneville's victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-12. As for Roy, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Bonneville will be playing at home against Box Elder at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bonneville is coming into the match with three straight victories at home, meaning Box Elder will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Roy, they will head out on the road to square off against Clearfield at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Utah (Clearfield is ranked 80th, while Roy is ranked 70th).
