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Davis edges rival Layton to remain undefeated
Davis’ Rex Sunderland scored 30 factors as 6A’s top-ranked group improved to 12-0 on the season by pulling away from rival Layton within the fourth quarter for the 54-48 win.
Layton trailed 30-23 on the break, however took a one-point lead into the fourth quarter led by Mitch Johnson, who led the Lancers with 18 factors.
Sunderland helped Davis regain the lead within the fourth for the Area 1 victory.
“Layton is at all times a troublesome place to win. We really feel very lucky. We performed robust group protection, and simply nicely sufficient offensively to get the win. Rex was superior. He carried our group tonight. Happy with the best way our guys competed. To get a area street win will get us off to begin to area play,” mentioned Davis coach Chad Sims.
Kearns rallies previous Hunter for Area 2 win
Kearns kicked off Area 2 play with a 52-40 win over Hunter led by a balanced assault with 4 gamers scoring in double figures.
Amare Amed led the best way with 14 factors, with Javon Lee including a dozen.
The Cougars used a giant fourth quarter to tug away and enhance to 10-2 on the season. They solely led 33-32 heading into the fourth, however held Hunter to only eight factors within the ultimate eight minutes.
Sefa Brown buries game-winner for Highland
Not a lot went proper for Highland within the fourth quarter at East, that's till the ultimate seconds.
After seeing a fourth quarter lead disappear, Highland regained the lead for good with two seconds remaining as Sefa Brown hit a jumper on an help from Matt Lambson to clinch the 45-44 region-opening win.
“These youngsters performed so laborious, I’m so joyful for them,” mentioned Highland coach Chris Jones. “Matt virtually misplaced the ball on that final play, however he made a heck of go and Sefa knocked it down. Such an excellent highschool recreation and setting.”
Skyline rallies previous Brighton with wild fourth quarter
Skyline and Brighton mixed to attain 53 factors within the fourth quarter on Tuesday, with Skyline accounting for 33 of these factors because it rallied for the 78-70 victory within the Area 6 opener.
Yorgio Golesis scored 29 factors for the Eagles, with Kolton Smith including 23 and Peter Broadbent chipping in with 21.
The trio’s massive evening spoiled a improbable 43-point evening from Brighton’s Nash Matheson.
Bingham wants OT to beat Cyprus
After surviving an onslaught of 3-pointers from Cyprus late within the fourth quarter, Bingham dominated in additional time for the 65-52 nonregion victory.
Tyler Newbold led a balanced scoring assault for Bingham with 18 factors, whereas Cyprus’ Quentin Meza led all scores with 20 factors.
The sport featured some wild momentum swings within the second half, however Bingham coach Kyle Straatman was happy with how his gamers by no means acquired too excessive or low amid the runs.
“Tonight was an excellent recreation between two good groups. We began gradual however our protection was capable of hold us within the recreation till our offense caught up within the second half. We acquired up by about 10 however Cyprus didn't surrender and got here roaring again by hitting three 3’s within the final two minutes,” mentioned Straatman. “Our protection continued via the tip of regulation and into additional time led by Devin Carlson who was capable of guard in any respect three ranges.”
Bingham improved to 10-2 general with the win, and it'll wrap up preseason play on Friday when it hosts Nice Grove.