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3A Playoffs
Juan Diego 49, South Summit 47
Zuriel Marquez scored 23 factors as Juan Diego edged out South Summit in a backwards and forwards recreation. The Hovering Eagle’s offense jumped out to an early lead with a 20-point first quarter, however the Wildcats battled again, permitting simply 4 factors within the second interval to tie issues up heading into halftime. Your complete second half was shut, however Juan Diego was in a position to seize a slender lead and maintain on for a 49-47 victory. Each groups made 17 subject objectives and 11 free throws, however a 6-4 benefit behind the arc was distinction for the Hovering Eagle.
Morgan 57, Canyon View 48
Alex Fisher scored 17 factors and Nixon Ordyna chipped in with 16 as Morgan constructed a 29-16 halftime lead on Canyon View and didn’t look again on its strategy to the 3A second spherical win.
“Our boys performed an ideal recreation at present. I'm pleased with how effectively they executed our recreation plan. All of them stepped up and contributed to the win. This recreation is all the time so demanding and our staff managed that stress so effectively. Completely happy to be shifting on to the following spherical.”
— Morgan coach Brad Matthews
Layton Christian 84, Emery 53
Tyrese Lacy and Isaac Cubero mixed 33 factors and 7 3-pointers as pulled away from Emery with a dominant second quarter on its strategy to the simple 3A second spherical victory.
“We performed good protection at present and moved the ball effectively on offense at present. We nonetheless have a protracted strategy to go.”
— Layton Christian coach Bobby Porter.
Summit Academy 58, Union 42
Summit Academy jumped out to a fast begin, claiming a 17-9 lead early earlier than extending the hole to a dozen factors earlier than halftime. In the long run they left with a victory and a ticket to the ultimate stage of the state match. Tyson Christensen and Tyler Jensen every had 18 factors within the win. Summit Academy will lake on Layton Christian on Thursday within the quarterfinals.
“We have been very lucky to get the win at present, Union is so effectively coached and the play so exhausting. We have been in a position to deal with their stress. Then use that to our benefit. Defending and rebounding was what obtained it finished for us at present.”
— Summit Academy coach Curtis Condie
Manti 57, Juab 39
Manti received every of the 4 quarters, constructing their result in a 57-39 victory over the visiting Wasps. Three totally different Templars completed in double figures together with Kayson Douglas who scored 15 factors. The Templars will tackle the crimson scorching Eagles from American Management Academy within the quarterfinals.
“I used to be pleased with our rebounding and defensive effort tonight. We're grateful for the chance to play subsequent week.”
— Manti coach Devin Shakespear
Ben Lomond 48, Ogden 43
Ben Lomond discovered themselves trailing after the primary and third quarters, however robust finishes to each halves helped them prevail 48-43 over Ogden. Kekoa Beard knocked down 4 three-pointers en path to 21 whole factors to guide all scorers.
“At this time’s recreation was about psychological toughness and that's what I’m most pleased with how targeted our guys have been for at present. We have been extraordinarily attentive to small particulars and we tried to repair a few of our previous errors at present and it was very obvious within the consequence. Large credit score to the Ogden Tigers & Coach Randall for the large flip round they’ve made this season. I do know we grew to become a greater staff at present due to their effort and the problem offered.”
— Ben Lomond coach Tanoka Beard
American Management 66, North Sanpete 61
American Management began each the primary and third quarters tied with North Sanpete, however ended every with a 5 level lead. The ultimate interval noticed the groups each end with 17 factors, giving the Eagles a 66-61 upset victory. Russell Gibson led all scorers with 26 factors and two three-pointers made. The 18th-seeded ALA will look to proceed their Cinderella run on Thursday morning at Weber State.
“The staff and training workers are all peaking on the proper time. It’s the primary time ALA historical past to make to the elite 8. Russell Gibson was superb and confirmed nice management. To assist us take down the No. 2 seed. So pleased with my guys nice staff effort.”
— ALA coach Ronnie Ross
2A Playoffs
South Sevier 72, Duchesne 66
Ridge Tebbs and South Sevier battled their strategy to a quarterfinal look in an offensive shootout. Every staff had three gamers rating in double-figures, together with Tebb who led all scorers with 24 factors and 4 three-pointers made. Carter Abraham and Riley Barney made key defensive performs as each gamers completed with 5 steals.
“Our boys battled a troublesome, well-coached Duchesne staff. It was a backwards and forwards recreation for 4 quarters. All of our boys performed effectively and did simply sufficient to get the win.”
— South Sevier coach Carson Christensen
San Juan 57, Beaver 31
Jensen Grover, Cooper Black and Jayden Black all scored in double figures as high seed San Juan rolled previous Beaver for the 2A second spherical win. The Broncos constructed a 31-14 halftime lead after which coasted within the second half.
“San Juan’s stifling protection for the primary three quarters mixed with an incredible rebounding effort propelled it to an early lead and convincing victory over Beaver. This one was for Taylor.”
— San Juan coach Travis Black
Rockwell 62, American Heritage 58
Kolton Henderson scored 13 of his 22 factors within the third quarter as Rockwell held off a second half rally from American Heritage. The Marshals had fallen twice to the Patriots earlier this season however prevailed with key defensive moments down the stretch paired with a very good offense. Rockwell will transfer on to play top-seeded San Juan within the quarterfinals.
“I’m pleased with how these boys got here collectively as one at present. Coronary heart, hustle and exhausting work characterizes this win.”
— Rockwell coach Richard Wells
Millard 70, Waterford 37
Millard took yet one more step in the direction of a state championship with a blowout victory over Waterford. The Ravens solely scored 12 within the first half because the Eagles protection was triumphant. Hunter Rhodes, Brant Stevens and Peyton Rasmussen mixed to attain 53 factors whereas Rasmussen and Taylor Davies every recorded double-digit rebounds.
“The boys performed an entire recreation on either side of the ball. They have been in a position to execute our recreation plan and do the issues we ready for all week towards a protection we figured we might see. Nice to have the ability to heading to the Sevier Heart for State subsequent week.”
— Millard coach Darin Rhodes
Kanab 71, Draper APA 60
Kanab escaped Draper APA with a 71-60 highway win within the second spherical of the state match. The Cowboys trailed by two at halftime however a 39-point second half propelled them to victory. Kason Janes dominated inside, ending with 25 factors within the victory.
“Good win for the cowboys at present. Had some gamers step up and carry us once we stalled out. Excited to be headed to state.”
— Kanab coach Jerron Glazier
Enterprise 57, North Sevier 37
Enterprise received every of the 4 quarters, however an 18-2 second quarter run was liable for most of their separation. The Wolves used a balanced offensive assault. 10 members of the pack scored not less than some extent whereas the trio of Nash Palmer, Ryland Randall, and Brady Crouch led all scorers with precisely 10 factors. Enterprise will play Parowan very first thing Thursday morning within the quarterfinals. The Wolves misplaced by two in Parowan, however later obtained revenge with an eight-point win of their very own.
“I believe the boys have been just a little nervous at first which made for a gradual begin however we turned it up within the second quarter and put ourselves in a very good place going into the half. North Sevier battled exhausting within the second half to maintain the lead about the identical all through the second half. We’ve completed certainly one of our objectives, that of attending to the state match, now all we will do is go and see what occurs on the match. You by no means know what's going to occur while you get there, hopefully we're able to play come Thursday.”
— Enterprise coach Bud Randall
Parowan 68, APA West Valley 59
The Parowan protection obtained off to a gradual begin, permitting 23 first quarter factors as they rapidly fell right into a nine-point deficit. Over the following two intervals they have been in a position to rally themselves, heading into the ultimate eight minute with a double-digit lead after a 37-18 run. Brock Felder and Shaydon Benson did a lot of the injury for the Rams, the dynamic duo mixed to attain 51 factors. APA-West Valley was led by Kasey Norris and his 28 factors.
“The staff did an ideal job of preventing via a scorching APA staff within the first quarter. With some halftime changes the boys performed sensible basketball and slowly pulled a lead. From there they did a very good job of managing the sport.”
— Parowan coach Rod Murphy
Rowland Corridor 64, North Summit 61
Rowland Corridor edged out North Summit with a robust first quarter. The Winged Lions grabbed a seven level lead, however a late push from the Wolves introduced the distinction to only a single basket. Ultimately the buzzer would sound and Rowland Corridor would clinch their quarterfinals ticket. Ozzie Smith scored 21 level within the win whereas Trey Tempo had 24 factors and 15 rebounds within the loss.