Bountiful

Top-ranked Bountiful defeated Box Elder 75-41 Dec. 31. The Redhawks opened up a 16-15 game after the first quarter with 59 points over the final three quarters in the rout.

Mae Johnson had a monster game with 24 points and 16 rebounds while Milika Satuala was also everywhere with 14 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and eight steals.

Others contributing for Bountiful offensively were Abby Orme (11 points), Charlotte Johnson (eight points, to go with 10 rebounds), Adelaide Stevenson (seven points), Isabeau Hoff (five), Maleah Nelson (four) and Brynna Castleton (two).

Against Viewmont Jan. 3, Bountiful won 63-50, with a 19-9 edge after the first quarter proving to be much of the decider in this matchup as the teams were fairly even the rest of the way.

Mae Johnson again dominated with 25 points and 13 rebounds with Satuala adding 15 along with Taylor Harvey’s eight points and 13 boards. Others scoring for the Redhawks were Orme (five points), Stevenson (four), Nelson (three) and Anna Larson (three).

“It was a hard fought game,” said head coach Joel Burton.

Bountiful is now 8-2 overall and 2-0 in Region 5.

Woods Cross

Fifth-ranked Woods Cross beat Bonneville 40-34 Dec. 31. After an even first quarter, the Wildcats held the Lakers to just two points in the second quarter to go in up four points at half. They extended that lead to double digits heading into the final quarter and then held on through a late Bonneville rally for the win.

Ili Crockett led the scoring with 16 points while Adia Cook was also in double figures with 10.  Also adding offense in the win were Kiyomi Tauataina with eight points, Gracey MacArthur four and Sophia Burden two.

Against Box Elder Jan. 3, Woods Cross won 57-48. After a tight first half, with a five-point advantage, the Wildcats widened the margin with a 16 to 8 third quarter effort and then held off the Bees in the end.

Tauataina’s 20 points were tops for Woods Cross with Kaylee Abell scoring 13, Crockett and Cook eight, Burden four and MacArthur and Mersadie Carroll two each.

The Wildcats improved to 8-3 this season and are 2-0 in Region 5 play.

Davis

Davis defeated Herriman 67-31 Dec. 31, coming out of the gate strong and leading 23-4 after the first eight minutes. Despite going toe-to-toe the next quarter – with the Mustangs outscoring the Darts 20 to 19 – the Darts held Herriman to just seven second-half points to run away with the game.

Kate Willard, Sydney Plummer and T’maea Eteuati led a balanced scoring affair with 14 points each while Kiara Zwonitzer (eight points), Emy Richards (five), Lydia Tarbet and Aubrey Simons (four) and Maki West (two) also added offense in the win.

“This is the first time I have had three girls in double figures,” said head coach Nicole Waddoups. “We played really well as a team and I feel like we are starting to come together.”

Against West Field Jan. 3, Davis won 59-32, doubling up the Longhorns 26-13 by halftime and then extending its lead with an 18 to 6 third-quarter effort.

T’Maea Eteuati’s 20 points led the way for the Darts with eight others scoring – Willard (10 points), Zwonitzer (seven), Chloe Peery (six), Plummer (five), Tarbet (four), Simons and Hannah Garlock (two) and West (one).

Davis is now 7-3 overall this season.

Viewmont

Viewmont beat Roy 66-33 Dec. 31, putting the game well out of hand with a 44-point first half – to the Royals’ 16 points and then adding 22 more points to further the spread.

Callie Peterson and Mara Mickelson combined for 37 points and six 3-pointers while Mary Carr’s double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds were key for the Vikings. Also contributing offensively were Kailey Selleneit with 10 points and Susan Lamb and Sophie Gold with three each.

In the 13-point loss to Bountiful Jan. 3, Mickelson and Peterson again led the way with 16 points and 10 points, respectively and six 3-pointers again between them. Mickelson was also big on the boards with 10 rebounds. Others scoring for Viewmont were Carr (10 points), Selleneit (seven), Gold (five) and Kelsey Lindsey (two).

“We played one great quarter and did a lot of good things,” said head coach Cameron Gardner. “We held their leading scorer to only two made field goals on the night. They are a great team and we were winning at halftime and down by only two baskets going into the fourth quarter. We ended up losing by 13 but we did some things really well.”

The Vikings are 6-5 on the year and 1-1 in Region 5.

Farmington

Farmington lost to Sky View 46-38 Jan. 3. In a back-and-forth affair, the Phoenix squad entered the fourth quarter with a two-point lead but were outscored 18 to 8 over the final eight minutes in the loss.

Breklyn Archibald made four 3-points, scoring 18 points, while Morgan Snell added two 3-pointers for six points. Makelle Weber, Olive Wayland and Morgan Rogers each had four points and Emili Figlioli’s two made up the final score.

“It was a close game,” said assistant coach Hilary Noel. “Our young team battled but in the end Sky View was more than we could handle. They are a good team. We wish them good luck in Region 11.”

Farmington fell to 7-5 to close out preseason play.λ