High school girls basketball: Timpanogos edges out Payson, Layton uses 4th quarter rally to upset Cyprus

Corner Canyon and Hunter compete in a high school girls basketball game in Draper.
Nook Canyon and Hunter compete in a highschool ladies basketball sport in Draper on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022.
Spenser Heaps, Deseret Information

5A playoffs

Uintah 57, Stansbury 51

The Stallions went into halftime with a slender lead, however Uintah battled again and edged out Stansbury to safe the playoff win. Jordan Woodford led all scorers with 16 factors to assist elevate her workforce to the victory.

Jordan 57, Wasatch 38

Kristen Oldham nailed 5 3-pointers to guide the Beetdiggers whereas teammates Lea Afu and Fui Niumeitolu mixed for one more 24 factors as Jordan cruised to the victory over Wasatch.

Timpanogos 57, Payson 56

Timpanogos edged out the Lions in a back-and-forth sport that noticed each groups go on massive runs. Payson did most of their harm from exterior, making six extra 3-pointers than Timpanogos and three extra baskets general however the Timberwolves made 13 extra free-throws, flipping the benefit again to their facet for a 57-56 victory. Kate Dickinson scored 17 factors and hauled in 9 rebounds whereas Katie Walker wreaked havoc defensively, ending with seven steals.

Woods Cross 40, Cottonwood 29

Woods Cross jumped out to a 9-0 lead within the first quarter and by no means seemed again as they left Cottonwood with a 40-29 upset victory within the first spherical of the state event. Georgia Hatton led all scorers with 14 factors whereas it was the Wildcat protection that dominated the sport.

Cedar Valley 39, Murray 28

Cedar Valley constructed up a 15-point lead earlier than the tip of the third quarter. They might maintain on to that lead after a push by Murray. The Aviators will host Jordan on Thursday with a spot within the quarterfinals on the road.

Bountiful 44, Provo 25

The Redhawks had a giant second and third quarter to take a snug lead and cruise to the win over Provo within the first spherical of the 5A playoffs. Lizzy McConkie hit double-digits with 12 factors to guide her workforce within the win. Kali Wright additionally scored 12 factors for the Bulldogs within the loss.

Field Elder 75, Maple Mountain 62

Field Elder swarmed the Golden Eagles within the first quarter to the tune of 26 factors and a 10-point lead. The Bees would maintain onto the lead the remainder of the sport, closing out the primary spherical with a 75-62 victory. 4 completely different Field Elder gamers completed in double-figures.

Viewmont 65, Brighton 46

Viewmont bought 18 factors from Kristina Gunnell and 16 factors from Emma Mulitalo as they took down the Bengals within the first spherical of the 5A event. Chesney Chin recorded 23 factors, together with a trio of triples within the loss for Brighton. Viewmont will journey to tackle Skyline within the second spherical.

Skyline 73, Bonneville 43

Skyline’s offense scored 22 factors within the first quarter whereas their protection solely allowed six level within the third. General the Eagles discovered their approach to a 73-43 victory and a spot within the second spherical of the playoffs. Ayla Williams dominated the paint, ending the sport with 23 factors.

Olympus 73, Park Metropolis 20

Olympus outscored Park Metropolis 39-15 within the first half and 34-5 within the second half as they confirmed their capacity to make a deep event run of their first spherical victory. Alyssa Blanck had a monster double-double, ending with 25 factors and 11 rebounds. Brooklyn Davies completed one help shy of recording her personal double-double as she scored 10 factors.

East 49, Salem Hills 44

East had 4 gamers in double-figures as a fast begin and key defensive stops led them to an upset victory over Salem Hills. The Leopards had a 9 level halftime lead, however the SkyHawks put collectively a rally. In the long run it fell brief.

Highland 70, Alta 47

Highland overcame a 21-point efficiency from Brinlee McRae to clinch their ticket to the second spherical.

Orem 31, Northridge 23

Orem led 9-1 after defensive first half. The Knights offense would choose up within the second half behind double-digit factors from Kaylee Hess, however wasn’t capable of overcome the early deficit. In the long run it was the Tigers who moved on to the second spherical.

Timpview 52, Mountain View 38

Timpview began the sport on hearth on each ends of the ground, rapidly constructing a double-digit lead on their approach to a 52-38 win over Mountain View. The Bruins fought onerous the remainder of the sport, however couldn’t fairly put collectively a rally to tighten the hole. Hinemoa Aston scored 11 factors to guide the Thunderbirds.

Lehi 60, Spanish Fork 28

Lehi outscored Spanish Fork by not less than 5 factors in all 4 quarters as they constructed their approach to a 60-28 victory. 5 completely different gamers scored not less than seven factors for the Pioneers. Lehi will look to proceed their run to the state championship by internet hosting Woods Cross on Thursday.

Springville 56, Hillcrest 35

The Springville protection solely allowed three factors in each the primary and third quarters, giving them the fireplace energy they wanted to defeat Hillcrest and clinch their ticket to the second spherical of the playoffs. Ellie Esplin led the Crimson Devils with 16 factors. Springville will host Timpanogos within the second spherical,

6A playoffs

Syracuse 48, Roy 21

The Titans jumped out to an early lead and by no means seemed again en path to the massive win over Roy within the first spherical of the 6A playoffs. Avery Sanders scored a game-high 15 factors and Skylee Hopkins had one other 11 to assist elevate Syracuse to the victory.

Nook Canyon 67, Hunter 33

Nook Canyon outscored the Wolverines in every of the 4 quarters, together with by a mixed 26 factors within the first and fourth quarters. The Chargers will journey to tackle Fremont within the second spherical.

Nice Grove 71, Weber 33

The Vikings jumped out to an early lead and by no means seemed again as they defeated Weber within the first spherical of the 6A playoffs. Brooklyn Fely led the workforce effort with 14 factors whereas Mia Reeves contributed one other 11 within the Nice Grove victory.

Mountain Ridge 53, West Jordan 40

The Sentinels used 17 factors from the foul line to assist elevate them to the victory over West Jordan within the first spherical of the 6A playoffs. Addy Horsley completed the evening with a game-high 22 factors to guide her workforce to the win whereas Makailyn Horsley added one other 15.

Copper Hills 48, Granger 35

Down by 5 popping out of the half, the Grizzlies rallied for a 16-2 third quarter to take the lead and choose up the victory over Granger. Ellie Taylor scored 14 factors and Amelia Brady had one other 10 to guide Copper Hills within the win. Within the loss, Ruby Vaituu had a game-high 18 factors.

Farmington 49, West 27

Farmington’s fast begin led them to a 13-2 lead after the primary quarter. The Phoenix by no means seemed again as they secured their spot within the second spherical of the 6A playoffs. They may tackle Riverton on Thursday evening. Delaney Baker led Farmington as she completed with a sport excessive 11 factors to go alone with seven rebounds and 4 blocks.

Layton 49, Cyprus 46

Layton rallied from seven down to start the fourth quarter to tug off the upset in opposition to Cyprus. The Lancers hadn’t scored greater than 10 factors in 1 / 4 all evening earlier than scoring 21 within the closing interval. 4 completely different Layton gamers scored not less than 9 factors as they utilized a workforce effort to tug off the upset on the highway.

American Fork 62, Taylorsville 52

American Fork edged out the Warriors for 3 quarters to construct up a slender lead and safe a hard-fought win in opposition to Taylorsville within the first spherical of the 6A playoffs. Emily Evans had a game-high 16 factors whereas Calli Condi and Savannah Colyar mixed for one more 28 factors within the AF victory. Ella Huntington and Ella Wolfgramm scored 13 factors apiece for Taylosville within the loss.

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