High school boys basketball: Tuesday night roundup
The Maeser Prep Lions delivered a decisive victory against the Telos Titans, prevailing 69-36. The Lions, improving their record to 1-2, widened the margin in the second quarter, scoring 20 points to the Titans’ 12. For the Lions, Kale Garner, Jaden Garner, Jerry Gadd and Johnny Cannon all contributed 10 points apiece, with Jaden Garner sinking two three-pointers.
In a tightly contested battle, the Canyon View Falcons emerged victorious against the Pine View Panthers, clinching a 61-59 win. Forces behind Canyon View’s win were Felps Sanders with 20 points and Traie Buhler contributing 16 points. On the Panthers’ side, Nash Schroeder stood out with 19 points while Griffen Shepherd and Trevor Condie added 13 and 12 points, respectively.
The Cottonwood Colts clinched a hard-fought 74-67 victory over the Northridge Knights. The Colts, benefiting from John Rosevear’s team-leading 27 points and Luke Park’s 20 points, maintained a lead throughout the game. The Knights, despite a valiant effort led by Logan Birt’s 20 points, could not bridge the gap. The Colts extend their winning streak to 2-0, while the Knights now sit at 0-3.
The Bonneville Lakers narrowly beat the Bear River Bears with a final score of 54-52. The Lakers leveraged a robust first quarter, where they forged a 23-12 lead. Nick Sebehar’s outstanding 21 points and Hayden Ashbridge’s 10 points significantly contributed to Bonneville’s success. For the Bears, Gehrig Marble and Kyver Jensen played pivotal roles, scoring 12 and 11 points respectively.
The undefeated Ogden Tigers claimed a decisive 55-25 victory over the Waterford Ravens. In a second-quarter surge, the Tigers distanced themselves from the Ravens, amassing a 30-16 lead by halftime. Points were well-distributed among the Tigers, with Stockton Marriott and Bingham Call tying for top-scorer honours with 14 points each, closely followed by 12 points from Teegan Porter. For the Ravens, the game’s lead scorers were Preston Jenkins and Julian Cheffings, each contributing a team-high 6 points. With the win, the Tigers improve to 3-0, while the Ravens fall to 0-2.
The Lehi Pioneers secured a solid 86-68 win over the Salem Hills Skyhawks led by Cooper Lewis’ impressive performance as he scored 29 points, followed by notable contributions from Easton Hawkins with 16 points and Grayson Brousseau adding 12. The Skyhawks’ frontman Chase DeGraffenried led his team with 25 points supported by Ethan Hopkins and Aaron Hable, each scoring 10 points.
The Syracuse Titans edged out a close 52-50 victory against the Roy Royals. The Titans rallied for the win by overcoming a nine-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter. Syracuse’s top scorers included Terik Hamblin with a total of 16 points and Joshua Godfrey who added 11. For the Royals, Dahlen Pontius and Colby Frokjer were the standout performers, scoring 16 and 12 points respectively.
The Pleasant Grove Vikings carved out a narrow 83-80 victory against the Davis Darts. Trailing after three quarters, the Vikings outscored the Darts 24-12 in the fourth quarter for the win. Ryker Mikkelsen led the Vikings with 15 points, supported by a strong team effort from Milo Johansson and Ethan Hillyard each contributing 12, and Andrew Anderson with 11. Meanwhile, the Darts put up a strong fight with both Zach Fisher and Coleman Atwater netting 22 points each.
The Uintah Utes clinched a convincing 76-59 victory over Moffat, Colorado. The Utes took an early lead, setting the pace with a 24-13 first quarter and maintained their lead throughout the game. Uintah’s top performances came from JJ Jenson, who led with 21 points and Dauson Gardiner, contributing 20 points.
The Hillcrest Huskies pulled off a 57-47 victory over the Mountain Ridge Sentinels on Tuesday. Despite an early lead from the Sentinels, the Huskies had an explosive third quarter, outscoring the Sentinels 18-9. The Huskies’ Zach Tanner led all scorers with 18 points, with Rhett Robinson contributing an additional 13 points, and Damani Wilkerson adding in 11. Will Lindsay was the top-scorer for the Sentinels, contributing 12 points.
The Orem Tigers clawed their way to a 62-57 victory against the Olympus Titans, despite trailing by 17 points at halftime. A pivotal third quarter saw the Tigers outscore the Titans 21-9, which set the stage for their win. Jax Allen led the Tigers with 19 points, assisted by respectable contributions from Asher Young, Chance Dastrup, and Kai Wesley, who scored 14, 12, and 10 points respectively. The Titans were spearheaded by Reef Smylie’s 21 points and Dutch DowDell’s 15 points. The Tigers now sit at a 1-1 record, whilst the Titans are at 0-1.
In a closely contested match, the Fremont Silverwolves edged past the Ridgeline Riverhawks, 57-52. The Silverwolves surged ahead in the second quarter, outscoring the Riverhawks 25-17 and maintained their lead for the rest of the game. Top scorer for Fremont was Hunter Hansen with 20 points, followed by Easton Duft and Ryker Saunders who contributed 15 and 11 points respectively. Jagger Francom led scoring for the Riverhawks with an impressive 20 points, backed up by Carson Cox’s 14 points. Fremont’s record is now 3-0, while Ridgeline stands at 0-1.
Securing their first season win, the Park City Miners outran the Taylorsville Warriors for the 59-50 win. Cameron Wilson led Park City with 23 points, while Luke Rice and Bridger Lapine both added nine points. Despite a strong offensive effort from Kobe Allen of the Warriors, who amassed a game-high 25 points, the Warriors’ comeback in the last quarter fell short.
The Layton Lancers powered to a comprehensive 85-61 win over the Copper Hills Grizzlies on Tuesday. The Lancers consistently outscored the Grizzlies across all four quarters, led by Karter Miller with 19 points and Mekhi Martin contributing 17. The Grizzlies’ offensive response was spearheaded by Isaiah Reiser with 24 points and Tyler McVey adding 16 points.
The Grand Red Devils delivered a resounding win over the Monticello Buckaroos, scoring 88-38. The Red Devils established a solid early lead, scoring 23 points in the first quarter alone. Lane Berry was indeed the star for the Red Devils, topping the charts with 21 points. Wyatt Toney and JT Dowd also added significant contributions with 14 and 12 points, respectively. The Buckaroos’ standout performer was Curtis Bunker, who scored 18 points.
In a tightly contested game, the Maple Mountain Golden Eagles rallied past Payson for the 68-63 win to improve to 3-0 on the season. Matthew Peterson led the Golden Eagles’ offense with 19 points, while Brogan Miles supported with 15 points. Kamika Wesley of the Lions put up an impressive 16 points, but it wasn’t enough to topple the Golden Eagles.
The South Summit Wildcats defeated the Duchesne Eagles on their home court with a score of 71-44, improving to 3-0 on the season. The Wildcats took a commanding lead in the second quarter, outscoring the Eagles 20-7, creating a gap the Eagles (0-1) couldn’t close. Logan Woolstenhulme and Gage McKee led for the Wildcats, scoring 26 and 16 points respectively, while Cam Harris added 13 points, including three from beyond the arc.
The Juab Wasps secured a solid 54-44 victory over Providence Hall Patriots. The third quarter was particularly decisive, with the Wasps outscoring the Patriots 19-10. Austin Park and Braxton Hooper had standout performances for the Wasps, each contributing 17 points. Evan Fraser was the high scorer for the Patriots with 21 points, and Dallin Wells also added 15 points. This win moves the Wasps to 2-0 for the season, while the Patriots fall to 1-3.
The Weber Warriors outscored Spanish Fork 38-19 in the second half to pull away for the 67-55. After a first half that saw them trailing by seven points, the Warriors rebounded with a big advantage in the second half, 38-19. Hunter Schenck led all scorers with 24 points, including two 3-pointers. Support from Malachi Spencer, scoring 15 points, and Jordan Oberholtzer, with 13, secured the win. Ryan Olsen led the Dons with 12 points.
The Skyline Eagles sealed their win against the Cyprus Pirates in the last quarter, pulling away for the 55-49 win. The Eagles (2-0), trailing after the first half, managed a comeback in the final quarter with a strong 22 point finish. Skyline’s David Rasmussen led the scoring with 15 points, including three 3-pointers. Koli Fosita put up 15 points for the Pirates.
The Murray Spartans narrowly overcame the Highland Rams with a score of 70-64 at the latter’s home ground. Quinton Christman led the charge for the undefeated Spartans (2-0) with an impressive 26 points, including seven 3-pointers. Isaiah Beh contributed 12 points to the winning effort. Although Isaiah Drisdom put up 23 points for the Rams, they couldn’t hold onto their lead from the second and third quarters, pushing their record to 2-1.
Brighton Bengals overpowered Riverton Silverwolves 70-44 to improve to 2-0 this preseason. Brighton outscored Riverton in every quarter as it was led by Josh Mawhinney with 19 points and Bradley Easton’s 15 points. Riverton’s top scorer was Ben Barrus with 15 points.
Timpanogos Timberwolves cruised past Ben Lomond Scots with a commanding 83-53 win, improving their record to 3-0. A dominant 29-point fourth quarter proved decisive for the Timberwolves. Jaxen McCuistion starred with 30 points while Jack Johnson and Steven LaPray added 12 and 11 points respectively. Ben Lomond fell to 0-2 despite a 28-point performance from Jake East.
The Milford Tigers triumphed over the Millard Eagles for a 50-43 victory behind a dominant second half. The Tigers showed their claws in the third quarter, outscoring the Eagles 17-8 to mount a successful comeback. Sadler Barnes had an exceptional game for the Tigers, delivering 21 points, three rebounds, three assists, and six blocks. Kilo Tsosie also posted a double-double, grabbing 10 rebounds along with 16 points. Stockton Stevens led the Eagles’ effort with 11 points.
Girls Basketball
The Enterprise Wolves’ record leveled out to 1-1 following a 42-34 defeat at the hands of the Moapa Valley Pirates. Leading the charge for the Wolves was Bentlee Rogers with 11 points, and Liza Balajadia chipped in nine points, including a 3-pointer.
The Maple Mountain Golden Eagles extended their winning streak to 3-0, defeating the Carbon Dinos (0-2) in a 67-60 victory. Ashlynn Lainhart led the Golden Eagles with 21 points along with six 3-pointers, five steals, and two assists; Shay Brown contributed 15 points and three rebounds, while Kylee Gause added seven points and grabbed an impressive nine rebounds. Madi Orth stood out for the Dinos with 22 points, followed by Kylan Sorenson who chipped in 15 points.
The Roy Royals edged out the Weber Warriors 43-40 on Tuesday. For the Royals, Ariana Strain stood out scoring 16 points with four beyond the arc, while Analeise Maharaj added 11 to the tally. On the Warriors’ side, Rylee Jugler led with 12 points, but it wasn’t enough to ensure a win. Roy improved to 1-1 this season with the win, while Weber falls to 0-2.
The Cyprus Pirates beat the Murray Spartans, 59-43, on Tuesday. Amelia Echternkamp starred for the Pirates with 25 points, while Mia AuClaire led the Spartans with a noteworthy 22 points. The Pirates took control in the first half with a score of 30-15, providing a solid lead that carried them to victory. The Pirates improved to 2-0 this preseason with the win.
Rowland Hall secured a victory over Utah Military Hillfield, 22-14. This outcome left Rowland Hall with a 3-1 record, whereas Utah Military Hillfield slipped to 0-1. For Rowland Hall, Kavitha Kasturi spearheaded the scoring with six points, while Bea Wall, Quinn Orgain, and Abby Downs each contributed four points.
Providence Hall triumphed over Maeser Prep with a decisive 55-20 victory. Providence Hall improved its record to 2-2 while Maeser Prep fell to 0-4. The Patriots were led by Sarah Scott who chalked up 18 points, followed by Ireland Anderson with 16 points and two 3-point shots. Paige Krebs also contributed 13 points with one 3-pointer. For Maeser Prep, Octavia Mosher led the team with nine points and a 3-pointer and Autumn Dossey added another eight points to the tally.
In a commanding show, Bountiful registered its win of the season, beating Morgan Trojans 57-22. Pushing their record to 1-2, the Redhawks showed their strength from the onset with a quick 16-4 start in the first quarter. Bountiful’s Taylor Harvey and Milika Sataula delivered impressive performances, scoring 17 and 10 points respectively. From Morgan, Kaydence Wardell and Eva Birkeland each contributed five points, but fell short of closing the gap.
Sharlee Price and Lexie Davenport each scored 11 points as the Union Cougars prevailed over the Juan Diego Soaring Eagle 44-37. For Juan Diego, Ayen Kuath led with 11 points. The Cougars turned the game around in their favor with a strong final quarter, outscoring the Soaring Eagle 17-10. The results have the Cougars standing at 1-3 while the Soaring Eagle fall to 1-4.
The Cedar Valley Aviators secured a close win over the Cottonwood Colts, 53-49, on Tuesday night. For the Aviators, Ellie Larson, Olivia Kaaihue and Gabby Hudson all contributed equally to the scoreboard with 10 points each. Alivia Hutton was the highest scorer for the Colts with 15 points. The game was fiercely competed throughout, as evident from the tie at 40-40 at the end of the third quarter. However, the Aviators managed to outscore the Colts in the final quarter to secure the win, advancing their record to 2-0, while the Colts fall to 1-2.
The Manti Templars emerged victorious over the Gunnison Valley Bulldogs with a final score of 52-38. Carlie Thompson led the Templars with 13 points, closely followed by Cadee Alder with 12 points. Maile Ha’o was the top scorer for the Bulldogs with 8 points. The Templars held a slight lead in the first half (30-27), extending it in the second half to secure their win. This leaves the Templars with a 2-0 standing, and the Bulldogs move to a 1-3 record.
Delta Rabbits jumped out fast and rolled to the 42-17 win over American Leadership. Ebony Dodoo was the highest scorer for the Rabbits with 13 points, while the Eagles’ top scorer was A. Decker with 11 points. The Rabbits displayed a dominant first half performance, leading 26-2, and maintained their lead to the end. The victory leaves the Rabbits with a 2-0 standing, and the Eagles with a 0-1 record.
The Wasatch Wasps secured a 49-42 victory over the Pleasant Grove Vikings on Tuesday. Leading the Wasps’ charge was Ashley Garner who scored an impressive 21 points, with Mahala Speredon and Peyton Benkhe contributing ten and nine points respectively. Despite strong performances from the Vikings’ Cash Connors and Tabi Clark, who scored 12 and 11 points correspondingly, the Wasps held on to their lead.
The Davis Darts improved to 2-0 this season cruising to a 57-36 win over the Mountain Crest Mustangs. The Darts’ victory was propelled by Kendra Kitchen’s 19 points and T’maea Eteuati’s 14. On the Mustang’s side, Lily Smith led in scoring with 11 points. The Mustangs fell to 0-2 with the loss.
Kaidence Mitchell scored 15 points, but it wasn’t enough was visiting San Juan was overwhelmed from the outset by Page, Ariz., which led 38-6 at the half.
South Sevier Rams improved to 2-0 this preseason with a 60-33 victory over Panguitch Bobcats. Kinley Jensen led the charge for the Rams with a game-high 20 points, followed by Caitlin Nielson with 14. For the Bobcats, Mallory Henrie put up 14 points, with Tabetha Henrie adding 13.
West Jordan Jaguars came out on top against East Leopards, 71-56, on Tuesday night. Giselle Muffet led the Jaguars’ scoring with 20 points, closely followed by Isabella Knight with 18 points. On the Leopards’ side, it was Olivia Tausinga who stood out with 23 points. The Jaguars put on a commanding performance, taking a significant lead in the first half 42-23, which provided them with the foundation for their victory.
The Grantsville Cowboys defeated the Draper APA Eagles, ending at 53-35. Kodee Williams led the Cowboys with 13 points, while Avery Allred and Afton Orgill also contributed significantly with nine and 11 points respectively. For the Eagles, Aaliyah Baldwin was the top scorer with 11 points, closely followed by Samantha Kartchner with 10 points. The Cowboys dominated the game from the start, leading 21-7 at halftime. This win brings Grantsville to a 3-0 record, while Draper APA drops to 2-2.
The North Sevier Wolves outscored the Millard Eagles, 61-49, on Tuesday. Brooklin Goble led the scoring for the Wolves with 17 points, while Sydney Braman put up an impressive 23 points for the Eagles. The game revealed an energetic final quarter by the Wolves who outscored the Eagles 26-10 sealing their victory. The Wolves now hold a 1-1 record, while the Millard Eagles stand at 0-2.
The Beaver Beavers came out on top against the Crimson Cliffs Mustangs with a score of 51-37. Gentry Brown led the scoring for the Beavers with an impressive 23 points. On the Mustangs’ end, Kinsey Plewe was a standout player delivering 13 points. Although the teams were tied at 14 points each in the first quarter, the Beavers pulled ahead in the second and maintained their lead for the rest of the game.
Timpview Thunderbirds boosted their record to 2-1 with a hard-fought 45-39 win over Riverton Silverwolves. The Thunderbirds outscored Riverton 17-8 in the second quarter, a margin that proved decisive. Lina Ballin led Timpview’s scoring with 14 points, including two vital 3-pointers, and Rayli Galea’i contributed a solid 10 points. For Riverton, Faythe Stauffer’s 16 points topped their scoring chart, but couldn’t snatch the victory.
Orem Tigers marked their first victory of the season, dominating Park City Miners 38-30, raising their standing to 1-1 while Park City slipped to 1-2. Orem’s Anna Thayer led the scoring with eight points, aided by Elle Rasmussen’s six points, which included a decisive 3-pointer. Despite a valiant 12-point effort from Liada Liles, the Miners could not overcome the deficit.
Jordan pulled away for the preseason win with a 14-3 edge in the third quarter, leading to a 47-39 victory over the Mountain View Bruins. Tess Joseph of the Beetdiggers (1-1) notched 24 points, standing out as the top scorer. Jaycee Carlson kept the fight alive for the Bruins (1-2) with an impressive 26 points.
The Cedar City Reds improved to 3-0 with a commanding 67-34 win over the North Sanpete Hawks who now stand at 1-2 for the season. The Reds established jumped out fast to a 23-7 first quarter lead, and Gabby Gomez was the top scorer for the Reds with 16 points and Kiara Hansen adding another 14. For the Hawks, the lead scorers were Malia Schlappi and Evey Kendall, both scoring seven each.
Alta Hawks trounced Granger Lancers with a decisive 61-14 victory pivoting on a powerful opening quarter where they amassed a 17-point lead. The Hawks improved their record to 2-1, while the Lancers dropped to 1-3. Fuifuilupe Niumeitolu led the Hawks with 24 points and nine rebounds, with solid support from Aolele Liava’a who pocketed nine points, three rebounds and contributed seven assists. For the Lancers, the highest scoring player was Haylie Harper with seven points.
Judge Memorial (4-0) claimed a decisive victory against the Highland Rams, 65-31 on Tuesday. Elyah Ocampo led the Bulldogs with 20 points, sinking three from beyond the arch, while Esther Analjok contributed 16 points. On the Rams’ side, Kennedy Gurgel was the highest scorer with 10 points.
The Payson Lions secured a win over the Salem Hills Skyhawks, with a final score of 55-38. Quincy Mathews led the Lions with 12 points, followed by three players - Averie Roundy, Cheznie Roundy, Kyah Bahr each scoring eight points. Madisen King stood out for the Skyhawks with 14 points. An early second quarter surge saw the Lions extend their lead to 27-18, a lead that they maintained to secure the win. The result leaves the Lions with a 1-1 record, while the Skyhawks drop to 0-3.
Copper Hills maintained its unbeaten start in the season as it edged out Westlake with a close 59-54 win. Skylie Barker led the Grizzlies’ charge with 24 points, Ellie Taylor’s 14 points and Ayla Marston’s nine points also pushing the tally forward. On the Thunder’s side, Jada Willis made 15 points and Chloe Jensen added 12, however, it wasn’t enough to secure a victory. The Grizzlies now stand at 3-0 in their season while the Thunder falls to 1-2.
Bingham Miners edged out a victory over American Fork Cavemen, 53-44, as Brianna Badonie led the Miners’ charge with 17 points, while Sarah Mathis and Calli Condi each put up 16 points for the Cavemen. The Miners, now standing at 3-0, dominated the first quarter leading 16-8, which provided a base for their overall win despite a closely fought contest in the ensuing quarters. Conversely, the Cavemen’s record newly stands at 1-2.
Hunter Wolverines grabbed a convincing 48-30 victory over the Hillcrest Huskies, marking their third game of the season with a win. Dakota Peyton and Grace Gallagher paced the Wolverines, each with a 10-point contribution while Kalysa Ng chipped in with eight points. The Huskies were led by Asinate Mafuahingano’s 11 points and Brooklyn Glover’s nine points.
Corner Canyon beat Spanish Fork Dons 64-55 to improve to 2-0 this preseason. The Chargers pulled away in the second quarter with both Maia Rhay and Elina Mortensen doing much of the damage, scoring 23 and 21 points respectively. On the other side, Emily Gwillian, Gracyn Cook, and Olivia Roberts kept the Dons (1-2) competitive with respective point totals of 15, 14 and 12. While the Dons outperformed the Chargers at the line, making 12-of-21 from the stripe, it was the Chargers’ effective field goal shooting that marked the difference between the two teams.
In a matchup of top programs in 6A, the Skyridge Falcons triumphed over Fremont Silverwolves, 50-47. Merceius Mili paced the Falcons with 13 points, with Shae Toole and Ellah Oeser adding 10 each to the tally. For Fremont, Syncere Langston and Ama Herrick both contributed 12 points each for the Silverwolves. Despite a strong final quarter from Fremont, the initial lead taken by Skyridge in the first half (31-22) proved decisive.
The North Summit Braves bested the Summit Academy Bears with a decisive score of 68-45 to open the season with a victory. For the Braves, Hartlynn Richins and Chezlie Langston made notable contributions, earning an impressive 22 points each. On the Bears’ side, Avery Backus scored 16 points and Kita Holmes followed closely with 12 points. The Braves had a commanding performance from the beginning, holding a lead of 31-22 at halftime which they continued to extend till the end.
The top-ranked Lone Peak Knights rolled past the Layton Lancers 87-27, to improve to 2-0 on the season. Leading the Knights’ offense were Naia Tanuvasa with 21 points, including two 3-pointers, and Shawnee Nordstrom next with 20 points. For Layton, Oakley Homer emerged as the top scorer with eight points. Lone Peak jumped out fast, building a 24-10 lead after the first quarter and stretching it to 51-15 by halftime.
The West Panthers clawed back in the fourth quarter to secure a 58-55 victory over Viewmont Vikings for their first win of the season, while the Vikings drop to 0-2. Kylee Falatea led West with 17 points, while Mara Mickelson topped the Viewmont scoreboard with 18. Additional contributions came from West’s Fina Tuha with 10 points, and Aubrey Mulitalo from Viewmont with 14.
Box Elder Bees notched a 53-44 victory over Sky View Bobcats as Kamri Andersen led the way with 16 points, with Madi Thurgood adding 12 points. Sky View, now with a 1-1 record, had Makena Smart topping their score sheet with 15 points, supported by Claire Fischer and Karlee Allen each contributing seven points.
The Pine View Panthers overcame a slow start to beat the Virgin Valley Bulldogs, 40-34. Reese Gustin led the scoring for the Panthers with 13 points. While the Bulldogs had a promising start, leading 26-13 at halftime, the Panthers made an impressive comeback in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 27-8. This win brings the Panthers’ standing to 1-1. The Bulldogs’ record wasn’t included in the provided data.
