Morgan Boys Basketball Wins First Title Since 1974
Rise Standard Examiner staff picks crown Morgan boys basketball the No 1 team after a title run driven by pressure defense. Layton girls finish season strong but miss state 5-A crown. Layton Christian opens defense of 1-A title in Richfield on Wednesday. Bonneville vs Springville spotlights season to 4-A state champion. Bear River earns runner-up at state 3-A tournament.
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UHSAA cross division wrestling meet showcases top champs
The UHSAA first cross division all state wrestling tournament at Maverik Center delivered excitement with state champions and top finishers from multiple schools. Brock George of Syracuse won 106 pounds and Layton’s Andrew Astle took 120 in finals, while many local wrestlers earned podium finishes including Stetson Jones and Ken Astle for Layton and Zane Rich for Syracuse among others.
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Layton Christian Opens 1A Playoff Run In Richfield
Layton Christian Academy begins the 1A boys basketball tournament Wednesday as defending champions. Coach Bobby Porter’s Eagles (14-8) face West Ridge or Valley at 10 a.m. at Sevier Valley Center. Other top seeds include Tintic, Rich, Monticello and Panguitch. St. Joseph looms as a tough Region 17 rival. Jayhawks coach Chad Loosemore aims to win an opening round game versus Tabiona at 5:30 p.m. Legacy Prep (10-4) meets Panguitch at 8:30 p.m. in the nightcap.
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Darts reach 5-A playoffs with Kearns win at Weber State
Davis, a No. 3 seed from Region 1, defeated Kearns 56 to 43 to advance in the state 5-A tournament at Weber State's Dee Events Center. Braden Koelliker posted a 17 point 11 rebound double double, Abel Porter added 12 points, and Chance Parker 10 as Davis overcame early foul trouble and built an 11-0 run spanning the second and third quarters.
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State basketball tournaments wrap first round at WSU Dee Events Center
In 5-A action, Alta defeated Bingham 65 61 and Weber beat West 68 39 while Syracuse fell to Hunter 53 36 and American Fork topped Jordan 51 47. Lower bracket results saw Davis 56 Kearns 35 and Lone Peak 90 West Jordan 43 with Brighton 70 Pleasant Grove 55 and Viewmont 56 Northridge 43 advancing to Wednesday quarterfinals.
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Weber Warriors cruise with dominant win as Schenk directs
Weber senior led all scorers with 17 points and nine assists while anchoring defense with five steals and eight rebounds. Schenk set the pace for involvement, guiding teammates as Weber opened a 15-4 lead and sealed the win with a fourth quarter dunk blitz. Tesch added 12 points off the bench, and Larsen celebrated a personal milestone courtside.
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Maddi Smith Layton guards Layton to 5A state title game
Layton sophomore star Maddi Smith helped the Lancers reach the 5-A state championship with 15.3 ppg in the tournament. Layton fell 41-37 to Riverton after wins over Granger Alta and Bingham. Smith emphasized defense and steady leadership as coach Van Price praised her toughness and work ethic.
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Morgan High star Cam Skinner helps deliver historic title win
Cameron Skinner Morgan star forward Cammy Cakes led Morgan High to the school's first state basketball title since 1974, a 58 44 victory over Bear River. Skinner says the team focused on a single goal from the start and credits community support and senior leadership. Coach Wiscombe lauds Skinner as a versatile leader and hard worker, noting his 15 to 18 foot shooting and rebounding. He plans a mission to El Salvador starting June 26 and then Utah State engineering studies.
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