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4A Playoffs
Hurricane 38, Cedar Metropolis 31
Hurricane picked up the street win over Cedar Metropolis behind a number of defensive stands. The Tigers solely allowed 4 factors within the first quarter as they construct an 11-point lead, however a tough second interval noticed the sport tied at halftime. The protection picked up once more within the second half the place Hurricane solely allowed two fourth quarter factors. The tight protection allowed the Tigers to flee with a 38-31 lead. The win units up a quarterfinal matchup between Desert Hills and Hurricane.
Snow Canyon 65, Logan 25
Snow Canyon outscored Logan by double-digits in every of the primary three quarters because the Warriors waltzed their option to the victory. 4 gamers scored in double-figures for Snow Canyon, together with Olivia Hamlin who totaled 18 factors. Snow Canyon will tackle Inexperienced Canyon on Monday night time within the quarterfinals.
Inexperienced Canyon 66, Crimson Cliffs 20
Inexperienced Canyon overwhelmed visiting Crimson Cliffs within the second half because it rolled to the 4A first spherical victory. Maren McKenna led the best way with 22 factors, 9 rebounds and 6 steals, whereas Cambree Tensmeyer chipped in with 17 factors.
“We're so happy with our women and the best way they performed tonight. They actually introduced the defensive depth and it supplied high quality offensive alternatives. This can be a enjoyable group who actually feed off every others’ power. We're excited to see what we will accomplish at Dixie State.”
— Inexperienced Canyon coach Alexis Clegg.
Dixie 39, Pine View 35
No. 9 Dixie edged No. 8 Pine View in a good defensive recreation all through as Kealah Faumuina did a lot of the injury offensively ending with a game-high 21 factors within the 4A first spherical victory.
Mountain Crest 77, Bear River 58
Havyn Brown scored 22 factors on 4 3-pointers after which Sadie Coggins added 15 factors as Mountain Crest outscored Bear River by 18 factors within the third quarter because it pulled away for the 4A first spherical victory.
3A Playoffs
Layton Christian 57, Canyon View 56
Layton Christian jumped out to an early run and led all through a lot of the recreation, however Canyon View’s 22 fourth quarter factors closed the hole. In the long run the Eagles prevailed 57-56 and clinched their ticket to tackle Grantsville within the quarterfinals. Bianca Silva’s 22 factors led all scorers whereas Ruzgar Boyle and Mia Jones every added a dozen factors.
“Protection wins championships, and that was our worst defensive recreation all yr fortunate to nonetheless be alive within the event. Canyon View performed nice effectively coached nothing however respect.”
— Layton Christian coach Jeremy Jones.
Carbon 44, Manti 39
Carbon was capable of flip a small halftime deficit right into a 5 level victory over Manti. Amiah Timothy led the Dinos with 15 factors and hauled in 5 rebounds whereas shelling out two assists.
“As a group, we got here by means of on the line and on the defensive finish tonight. Bev Lancaster got here off the bench to provide us the spark we would have liked, and Amiah Timothy performed an excellent recreation.”
— Carbon coach Cami Carlson.
Morgan 80, South Summit 61
Morgan’s offense scored 54 factors within the first half, resulting in a 80-61 victory over South Summit. Janel Blazzard had 22 factors and 6 assists within the victory whereas Reagan Sanderson recorded 28 factors and 6 made three-pointers within the loss. Morgan will tackle Emery within the nightcap on Thursday Evening at Weber State.
“The women performed effectively tonight. They trusted one another on each the offensive and defensive aspect of the courtroom. It was a lot enjoyable watching them ball out collectively. This can be a particular group of younger girls.”
— Morgan coach Sterling Mack
Richfield 55, Ogden 45
Nicole WIllardson dominated with 13 factors as Richfield grabbed an early lead and was capable of maintain off Ogden. The Wildcats additionally bought huge contributions from Rebecca Poulsen and Kate Robinson. Richfield should wait to tomorrow to see who they'll face as Union travels to Summit Academy.
“We at all times discuss protection profitable championships. We have now a particular group of gamers that deliver the hassle each night time. We definitely weren't our greatest offensively tonight, credit score to Ogden. Ogden actually performed onerous. We discovered some good classes tonight and are blissful to advance. We have now had objectives we now have been working in direction of all yr. The massive one continues to be there. We're wanting ahead to the event subsequent week.”
— Richfield coach Marc Peterson
Grantsville 66, American Management 33
Grantsville gained every of the primary three quarters by no less than eight factors they usually walked by means of to the following spherical of the 3A state event. 10 totally different gamers scored, together with Kenzie Allen and Avery Allred who every completed with double-digit factors.
“We got here out sturdy and targeted like I hoped we'd. We’ve been working onerous on expertise and particulars this week in preparation for this event and took a strong step ahead tonight. We have been capable of play loads of women and I’m proud that each one who bought minutes contributed to the groups success. Trying ahead to the remainder of the event and enjoying up at Weber State.”
— Grantsville coach Megan Vera
Choose Memorial 70, Juan Diego 33
Choose Memorial bought one win nearer to an undefeated season with a 37-point victory over Juan Diego. 4 Bulldogs completed in double-figures together with Teya Sidberry who tallied 22 factors and two three-pointers.
“These younger enthusiastic girls have a lot power. It’s a lot enjoyable to be aside of. We come throughout all types of defenses, and methods to sluggish us down [and] we now have been in some wrestling matches and someway these guys nonetheless discover methods to return out on high. We do have the most effective gamers within the nation, however we even have nice supporting gamers behind her that do loads of the little issues that don’t get acknowledged. We mix effectively collectively. Nice win tonight however job continues to be not carried out.”
— Choose Memorial coach Josh Pike.
Emery 68, Delta 40
The Emery offense gave them the lead within the first half after which the protection closed issues out within the second half because the Spartans picked up a playoff victory. Tambrie Tuttle fell simply in need of a double-double as she completed with 21 factors and 9 rebounds.
“I believed my women have been able to play from tip-off, we scored 28 factors within the first quarter placing the sport out of attain from Delta early. Our protection was glorious within the second half solely permitting 12 factors for the half.”
— Emery coach Lynn Tuttle
2A Playoffs
North Summit 61, Enterprise 37
Hartlyn Richins led North Summit with a double-double of 19 factors and 10 rebounds within the victory over Enterprise. North Summit will transfer on to the following spherical of the 2A state event.
“Tonight’s recreation with Enterprise was a troublesome matchup for us. I used to be happy with our women for his or her hustle, particularly defensively. We rebounded effectively, and we have been aggressive going to the basket. I’m relieved and excited to be going to state with this bunch of ladies.”
— North Summit coach Jerre Holmes
Draper APA 55, Parowan 42
Samantha Kartchner led Draper APA with 22 factors and Aaliyah Baldwin added one other 17 because the Eagles withstood a 22-point 4th quarter from the Rams to maneuver on to the following spherical of the 2A Playoffs.
“Parowan gave us every thing we may deal with after which some. Our younger gamers have lots to be taught however held on to win a troublesome battle. We're lucky to maneuver on and searching ahead to enjoying in Richfield’s stunning facility subsequent weekend.”
— Draper APA coach Dan Baldwin
Duchesne 63, Rowland Corridor 25
Duchesne dominated their option to a second spherical victory behind sizzling offensive begins to each halves. Baylee Clayburn’s 17 factors led the best way whereas Gracie Ewell pitched in a dozen factors. Duchesne will tackle Millard within the quarterfinals on Thursday in a battle of the Eagles, Millard gained their two common season matchups by a mixed six factors.
“Our women got here out able to go and took care of enterprise. We had the depth and focus that may hopefully carry over into the event subsequent week.”
— Duchesne coach Blair Madsen.
South Sevier 72, Rockwell 37
South Sevier clinched their ticket within the quarterfinals with a 35-point win over Rockwell. The Rams will tackle top-seeded Beaver on Thursday.
“Happy with my women tonight. We performed certainly one of our greatest video games tonight, transferring the ball up the ground and to the open woman for the shot. Our protection was sturdy, masking the ground and everybody who stepped on the ground contributed. We're wanting ahead to competing at state.”
— South Sevier coach Tracy Johnson.
Beaver 59, Gunnison Valley 27
Prime ranked Beaver dominated their option to the quarterfinals with a 59-27 win over Gunnison Valley. Kenzlee Carter and Halle Hutchings every knocked down a trio of three-pointers because the duo mixed to attain 31 factors. Beaver will head into the ultimate phases of the state event because the group to beat. Their first recreation in Richfield will probably be in opposition to South Sevier.
“It was a tough fought recreation. Gunnison got here out able to play and the primary half was a good battle. Our women stepped it up within the 2nd half to tug away. Excited to be transferring on to the quarterfinals.”
— Beaver coach Jonathan Marshall.
Kanab 73, St. Joseph 23
Ten totally different gamers scored as Kanab picked up the 2A Playoff victory over St. Joseph. Ashlyn Houston led the hassle with 15 factors, all of which got here from behind the arc, whereas teammate Addie Shakespear had one other 10 within the victory.
“This yr we’ve clearly had nice senior management all through the season. Because the season has progressed our youthful gamers have matured to the purpose that we will depend on them too. I believe we're able to compete fairly effectively on the state event and stay up for the chance.”
— Kanab coach Klint Glover
North Sevier 52, American Heritage 49
Gracee Johnson and Alli Mason scored 11 factors apiece to steer the Wolves within the slender victory over American Heritage to maneuver on to the following spherical within the 2A Playoffs.
“It was an in depth recreation just about the entire method. We led 19-7 within the second and American Heritage scored seven straight, so we have been solely up 5 at half. They took their first lead within the fourth and it simply went back-and-forth for the final 5 minutes of the sport. Trey and Cale Torgerson each hit 3s and Brook Butler hit a pair of free throws to provide us the lead for good. It was an excellent group effort on each ends. We’ve missed the event the final two years so it feels good to be going again.”
— North Sevier coach Lexa Larsen
Millard 62, San Juan 41
Millard utilized a 40-13 run over the center two quarters to earn their method into the state quarterfinals. Aubree Lunt scored 20 factors within the win whereas San Juan was led by Halli Palmer knocked down 4 three-pointers on her option to 16 complete factors.
“A fantastic win that concerned the entire group! They got here out with power and set the tone of the sport by scoring proper off of the tip-off. We had an excellent contribution by our seniors, however couldn’t have been carried out by the efforts of everybody else. Excited and searching ahead to the state event.”
— Millard coach Melanie Bassett