Bountiful

Top-ranked Bountiful had two dominating wins this week to remain unbeaten in Region 5 play through four games.

On Jan. 8, the Redhawks defeated Northridge 56-33, coming out strong to start the game – holding a 13-4 advantage after the first eight minutes. Bountiful scored 43 more points the rest of the way, holding the Knights to 29 to pull away further.

Milika Satuala put up 18 points while Taylor Harvey had 15. Maleah Nelson (six points), Abby Orme and Charlotte Johnson (two) and Adelaide Stevenson (one) also scored for Bountiful.

Against Bonneville Jan. 10, the Redhawks won 89-27, dominating from start to finish, particularly with a 56-point first half effort – while holding the Lakers to eight first quarter points and a scoreless second. Bountiful added 33 more points in the second half in the rout, finishing the game with 12 three-pointers as a team.

Harvey’s 22 points, including four 3-pointers, led the way with Satuala and Mae Johnson also in double figures with 14 and 13 points, respectively. Also scoring in the win were Maleah Nelson (nine points), Stevenson and Anna Larson (seven), Orme (six), Charlotte Johnson and Isabeau Hoff (four) and Brynna Castleton (three).

The Redhawks improved to 10-2 overall this season.

Viewmont

Viewmont dominated Box Elder 61-28 Jan. 8. It was a 26-19 game at halftime before a monster 33-point third quarter put the Vikings up for good in the win.

Kailey Selleneit put in 13 points to lead Viewmont with Kelsey Lindsey adding 11, Mary Carr 10 and Sophie Gold scoring three 3-pointers for nine points. Mara Mickelson scored eight points and Susan Lamb had one to round out the offense.

Against Woods Cross Jan. 10, the Vikings won 50-44, getting out to a strong start with 33 first-half points – to the Wildcats’ 23 and holding off a late surge by Woods Cross in the six-point win.

“It was a hard-fought fight for the entire team,” said assistant coach Brooke Anderson. 

Mickelson led with 19 points, draining three 3-pointers, while also securing three steals. Selleneit scored 10 points and also had three steals with Peterson’s eight points and six assists and Carr’s eight points and seven rebounds also key in the win.

Viewmont is now 3-1 in Region 5 and 8-5 on the year.

Davis

Davis defeated American Fork 47-36 Jan. 7. The Darts got down early but overcame a five-point deficit after the first quarter to hold the Cavemen to just two points before half to go into the break with a three-point edge. A 25-point second-half effort was enough for the win.

T’Maea Eteuati drained two 3-pointers, scoring 17 points with Kate Willard adding 13. The duo combined for 15 rebounds as well to lead on the boards. Others contributing offensively were Sydney Plummer (six points), Kiara Zwonitzer and Chloe Peery (four) and Aubrey Simons (three).

Against Fremont Jan. 10, Davis lost 54-29. The first half proved to be the difference in this one as the Darts, who were down by eight points after eight minutes, managed just two points heading into halftime and were down by 22. 

Kate Willard had 10 points to lead the team while T’Maea Eteuati (four points), Lydia Tarbet and Chloe Peery (three), Maki West, Aubrey Simons, Emy Richards and Hannah Garlock (two) and Kiara Zwonitzer (one) were the rest of the offense in the loss.

Davis begins Region 1 play with an 0-1 mark and an 8-4 record overall.

Farmington

In its first Region 1 game this season, Farmington lost to Weber 53-44 Jan. 10. It was a close game throughout with the Phoenix squad down just four points at the break. In the second half, the Warriors outscored Farmington by five to pull away late.

Olive Wayland, Morgan Snell and Ellie Schow each had seven points with Emilie Figlioli hitting two 3-pointers for six points. Makelle Weber (five points) and Morgan Rogers, Katie Myers and Breklyn Archibald (four) also scored in the loss.

The Phoenix team fell to 7-6 on the year.

Woods Cross

After a 2-0 start to Region 5 play, fifth ranked Woods Cross lost both league matchups this week. 

On Jan. 8, the Wildcats lost to Clearfield 40-23, struggling offensively the entire game. The squad was down 24-8 at halftime and managed just 15 points the rest of the way.

Adia Cook and Ili Crockett combined for 12 points to lead the team with Kiyomi Tauataina (five points), Kaylee Abell (four) and Lucy Thompson (two) also scored in the loss.

In the six-point loss against Viewmont Jan. 10, Crockett had 15 points while Cook added 12, Abell six and Thompson and Sophia Burden two.

Woods Cross has an 8-5 season record so far.λ