Bountiful

Bountiful took on another defending state champion in 6A’s Lone Peak and prevailed 56-45 Nov. 26. The teams were tied at 10-all after the first quarter with the Redhawks getting down by five points at halftime. But, Bountiful held the second-ranked Knights to 18 second-half points – while scoring 34 – to pull out the win over the top team in 6A.

Taylor Harvey had 18 points and eight rebounds while Milika Satuala added 13 points and eight rebounds. Mae Johnson recorded a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds while also stuffing six blocks.

Other contributors offensively for 5A’s top-ranked team were Maleah Nelson with eight points, Charlotte Johnson with four and Adelaide Stevenson with one.

The evening was more than just a basketball game as former BHS player Nancy Seljaas Warner, the current Lone Peak coach, was honored as “Forever Brave.”

“It was a special night to celebrate with a Bountiful great,” said head coach Joel Burton. “It makes it better that we won.”

The Redhawks evened up its season record at 1-1.

Farmington

Farmington defeated Cyprus 61-18 Nov. 26. The Phoenix squad came out on fire and held a 40-8 advantage by the break. Farmington poured on 21 more points over the final 16 minutes.

They were led by Emilie Figlioli with 17 points, including five 3-pointers and Makelle Weber also in double figures with 12.

Others scoring for the Phoenix were Olive Wayland and Breklyn Archibald (seven points), Brooklyn Symes and Morgan Snell (four), Ellie Schow and Morgan Rogers (three) and Brooklyn Romney and Hallie Neuenschwander (two).

Farmington is undefeated through three games early on this season.

Davis

In a battle of top-five teams, No. 5 Davis lost to 6A’s fourth-ranked Mountain Ridge 54-40 Nov. 26. The Darts got down early – 24-7 after the first quarter – and had a 22-point deficit at half. A 19-point third quarter brought Davis closer but the Sentinels closed it out.

T’Maea Eteuati scored 18 points to lead offensively and was tops on the boards with seven rebounds. Also scoring for the Darts were Lydia Tarbet (six points), Chloe Peery (five), Tatiana Faulua (four), Aubrey Simons and Sydney Plummer (three), Hannah Garlock (two) and Emy Richards (one).

Davis fell to 1-1 to begin the year.

Viewmont

In its first game of the season, Viewmont lost to Salem Hills 57-38 Nov. 26. The Vikings got down early and then by eight at halftime. Although they scored 23 points in the second half the Skyhawks built their lead and the game got away from Viewmont.

“We did some good things and competed hard,” said head coach Cameron Gardner. “We didn’t rebound the ball well enough to give ourselves a chance to win. We will work on that aspect of the game.”

Callie Peterson and Sophie Gold combined for 23 points and five 3-pointers to lead offensively. Others scoring were Mara Mickelson (seven points), Mary Carr (four) and Kailey Selleneit and Susan Lamb (two).

Woods Cross

Woods Cross lost to Layton 35-25 Nov. 26. A defensive game was an offensive struggle for the Wildcats, scoring just 10 points in the first half – going down by nine – and putting in just 15 points the rest of the way.

Sophia Burden led Woods Cross with eight points while Kiyomi Tauataina added seven. Also adding offense for the Wildcats were Lucy Thompson and Adia Cook (four points) and Ili Crockett (two).

Woods Cross is 0-2 early this season. λ