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Taylorsville arms Cyprus first area loss
Taylorsville edged out a slim victory at residence in opposition to the visiting Pirates. It was a decent battle all through, however the Warriors held Cyprus to simply 9 factors over a 16-minute span in the midst of the sport. Taylorsville’s offense additionally was in a position to go on a run late within the sport to seal the 43-37 victory.
Ella Huntington had 15 factors and two 3-pointers whereas Emalee Mumford pitched in 10. The Pirates have been led by Amelia Echternkamp’s 17 factors, 12 of which got here from behind the arc.
It was the Pirates first area lack of the season after an 8-0 begin. Taylorsville strikes to 7-3 in area play and controls their future in direction of a robust end. They'll host Kearns on Friday earlier than visiting Granger subsequent Tuesday within the season finale.
Grantsville will get highway win over South Summit
Grantsville trailed by three factors at halftime earlier than an offensive explosion led to a 59-58 win. The 2 groups mixed to attain 45 factors during the last eight minutes earlier than Grantsville escaped with the highway win.
Grantsville dominated the paint, resulting in 11 extra made free throws within the sport, which proved to be the distinction maker. Emma Broadbent led all scorers with 24 factors for the Wildcats, all of which got here contained in the arc.
“We’re in a spot the place groups are giving us their greatest shot each sport and we’re positively nonetheless studying how one can take these punches and how one can reply,” Grantsville coach Megan Vera mentioned.
“Fortunately tonight we have been in a position to make essential performs and get a troublesome highway win. We’ve positively received some issues to enhance on earlier than the state match begins, however we’re assured in our ladies’ willingness to do what it takes to make these changes and we’ll be able to compete in a large open and really aggressive 3A state match.”
Morgan makes transfer to seize area title
The Trojans flipped a one-point halftime deficit right into a 69-63 win over Layton Christian, giving them sole possession of first place in Area 13.
Kenzie Allen had 22 factors and 4 triples within the win as Grantsville moved to 7-2 in Area 13 play. Alex Trussell recorded a double-double with 15 factors and 12 rebounds. Elena Birkeland contributed everywhere in the courtroom, she completed with three 3-pointers made on her method to 13 whole factors in addition to added 5 rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Janel Blazzard was lights out from behind the arc as she made 5 3-pointers on the evening and picked up 5 steals.
Morgan strikes to 7-1 in area play, they may have an opportunity to clinch the title with a win at Ogden on Thursday evening. Sitting behind them is Layton Christian and Grantsville who're tied at 7-2. These two groups will meet at Grantsville as all three groups put together for a deep playoff run.
Aviators fly excessive to take area title
Cedar Valley clinched a share of the Area 7 by way of a 20-3 second quarter run as they left Uintah with 51-38 win. Each Breeah Jones and Naomi Nicholson completed with double-digit factors and a trio of 3-pointers made for the Aviators. Jordan Woodford has 12 factors and a pair of photographs from downtown within the loss.
It's Cedar Valley’s twelfth straight win after a 5-4 begin to the season. It has climbed up the RPI and with a robust end might host playoff video games in every of the primary two rounds.
The Aviators journey to Stansbury the place they may attempt to clinch sole possession of the area title. Additionally they matchup in opposition to Hillcrest and Cottonwood subsequent week to wrap up their season.
Orem closes out TImpanogos in tight rivalry matchup
Orem outlasted Timpanogos en path to a 48-46 win after a late Timberwolves rally fell simply quick. Gaby Goo had an outstanding sport, ending with 17 factors whereas hauling in 15 rebounds and blocking three photographs. Bricia Hendry knocked down 4 3-pointers and Ady Hiatt had a monster sport defensively in opposition to a troublesome Timpanogos offense.
Summer time Christensen rebounded after a tough first half to attain 14 factors within the second half, bringing Timpanogos again into the sport. She additionally knocked down three photographs from deep.
The win lifts Orem up as they're in a decent pack of fine groups within the RPI. They got here into the sport ranked fifteenth and with a robust end can place themselves to make a robust run within the state match.
“It was necessary for us to get a win tonight to construct some momentum going into these remaining two weeks and particularly to get a win in an in depth sport,” Orem coach Jeremy Foremost mentioned.
“These are the video games that put together you for the state match. Each possession is so necessary and tonight the ladies hit some massive photographs late in that sport and we would have liked that. I’m very happy with how the ladies responded and gritted out a win in a playoff environment. The Fieldhouse was rocking and it simply was an superior evening.”