Maeser Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were beaten by the American Leadership Academy Eagles 73-44. The Lions lost against the Eagles in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 57-52 score last time.
American Leadership Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaxon Hunter led the charge by going 7 of 13 from beyond the arc on his way to 21 points and seven rebounds. That's the most rebounds Hunter has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kannon Huntsman, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds.
Maeser Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for American Leadership Academy, they pushed their record up to 11-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road.
When Maeser Prep Academy and American Leadership Academy next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Maeser Prep Academy will try to stop Waterford's three-game winning streak when the meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, American Leadership Academy will try to stop Rowland Hall's five-game winning streak when the meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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