Freedom Prep Academy had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 49-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pinnacle Panthers on Tuesday. The Eagles have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Freedom Prep Academy had strong showings from Joseph Black, who posted 13 points and three steals, and Manuel Aguilera Hernandez, who scored ten points. Another player making a difference was Seth Ponczoch, who earned four points.
Pinnacle's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Diego Contreras, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Contreras is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Santiago Alamillo was another key player, going 5-for-10 to rack up 12 points and six boards.
Looking ahead, Freedom Prep Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Maeser Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pinnacle, they will head out on the road to square off against Mount Vernon at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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