Templars overpower Millard

85-59 in season opener game

By James Tilson

Staff writer

Nov. 30, 2017

FILLMORE—The Manti High School Templars boys basketball team traveled to Millard High School last Tuesday, Nov. 21, to start its season and achieved a 85-59 victory.

The Templars sprinted out to a 23-6 first quarter lead and never looked back the rest of the game. The Templars were led by Matt Nelson, with 27 points, including four three-point goals, Kade Nichols with 15 points and Kole Brailsford with 11 points.

The Templars will be in action again on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, with both games at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield. On Friday, Dec. 1, the Templars face Enterprise High School, and on Saturday, Dec. 2, they play Grantsville High School.