| ALTA BOYS BASKETBALL - 2009-10 |
2009-10 schedule (21-4, 10-2)
Dec. 1 - at Davis (L 52-59)
Dec. 4 – at Northridge (W 63-44)
Dec. 8 – at Olympus (W 59-47)
Dec. 11-12 - at St. George tourney
vs. Legacy, Nev. (W 58-52)
vs. Dixie (W 65-41)
Dec. 16 – at Highland (W 47-41)
Dec. 17 – COPPER HILLS (W 70-60)
Dec. 22 – at Provo (W 62-55)
Jan. 2 - BINGHAM (L 56-69)
Jan. 6 – at Pleasant Grove* (W 50-49)
Jan. 8 – at Lone Peak* (L 57-66)
Jan. 13 – AMERICAN FORK* (W 57-53)
Jan. 15 – at Hillcrest* (W 54-42)
Jan. 20 – JORDAN* (W 53-49)
Jan. 22 – at Brighton* (L 65-71)
Jan. 29 – PLEASANT GROVE* (W 52-51)
Feb. 5 – LONE PEAK* (W 53-42)
Feb. 10 – at American Fork* (W 64-54)
Feb. 12 – HILLCREST* (W 49-48)
Feb. 16 – at Jordan* (W 59-58)
Feb. 19 – BRIGHTON* (W 61-54)
-----5A state tournament-----
March 2 - SYRACUSE (W 59-35)
March 3 - vs. Skyline (W 63-54)
March 5 - vs. Fremont (W 48-37)
March 6 - vs. Davis (W 46-32)
* - Region 4 games. Home games in CAPS
2008-09 results (16-6, 8-2)
Dec. 9 - at Spanish Fork (W 52-48)
Dec. 12 - DAVIS (W 34-25)
Dec. 16 - at Lone Peak (L 48-53)
Dec. 17 - OLYMPUS (W 69-61)
Dec. 19 - VIEWMONT (W 65-49)
Dec. 22 - at Weber (W 51-40)
Dec. 30 - at Wagner, Texas (W 70-66)
Dec. 31 - at Bastrop, Texas (W 65-58)
Jan. 6 - at Pleasant Grove (L 59-74)
Jan. 7 - AMERICAN FORK (W 54-43)
Jan. 9 - at Bingham (L 44-52)
Jan. 16 - at Taylorsville* (W 55-44)
Jan. 20 - BRIGHTON* (W 54-53)
Jan. 23 - HILLCREST* (W 35-33)
Jan. 30 - at Skyline* (L 42-58)
Feb. 3 - at Jordan* (W 58-53)
Feb. 6 - TAYLORSVILLE* (W 56-51)
Feb. 10 - at Brighton* (W 43-42)
Feb. 13 - at Hillcrest* (W 44-31)
Feb. 20 - SKYLINE* (L 52-55)
Feb. 24 - JORDAN* (W 54-35)
-----5A state tournament-----
March 2 - vs. Weber (L 32-34)
* - Region 2 games. Home games in CAPS
Dec. 1 - at Davis (L 52-59)
Dec. 4 – at Northridge (W 63-44)
Dec. 8 – at Olympus (W 59-47)
Dec. 11-12 - at St. George tourney
vs. Legacy, Nev. (W 58-52)
vs. Dixie (W 65-41)
Dec. 16 – at Highland (W 47-41)
Dec. 17 – COPPER HILLS (W 70-60)
Dec. 22 – at Provo (W 62-55)
Jan. 2 - BINGHAM (L 56-69)
Jan. 6 – at Pleasant Grove* (W 50-49)
Jan. 8 – at Lone Peak* (L 57-66)
Jan. 13 – AMERICAN FORK* (W 57-53)
Jan. 15 – at Hillcrest* (W 54-42)
Jan. 20 – JORDAN* (W 53-49)
Jan. 22 – at Brighton* (L 65-71)
Jan. 29 – PLEASANT GROVE* (W 52-51)
Feb. 5 – LONE PEAK* (W 53-42)
Feb. 10 – at American Fork* (W 64-54)
Feb. 12 – HILLCREST* (W 49-48)
Feb. 16 – at Jordan* (W 59-58)
Feb. 19 – BRIGHTON* (W 61-54)
-----5A state tournament-----
March 2 - SYRACUSE (W 59-35)
March 3 - vs. Skyline (W 63-54)
March 5 - vs. Fremont (W 48-37)
March 6 - vs. Davis (W 46-32)
* - Region 4 games. Home games in CAPS
2008-09 results (16-6, 8-2)
Dec. 9 - at Spanish Fork (W 52-48)
Dec. 12 - DAVIS (W 34-25)
Dec. 16 - at Lone Peak (L 48-53)
Dec. 17 - OLYMPUS (W 69-61)
Dec. 19 - VIEWMONT (W 65-49)
Dec. 22 - at Weber (W 51-40)
Dec. 30 - at Wagner, Texas (W 70-66)
Dec. 31 - at Bastrop, Texas (W 65-58)
Jan. 6 - at Pleasant Grove (L 59-74)
Jan. 7 - AMERICAN FORK (W 54-43)
Jan. 9 - at Bingham (L 44-52)
Jan. 16 - at Taylorsville* (W 55-44)
Jan. 20 - BRIGHTON* (W 54-53)
Jan. 23 - HILLCREST* (W 35-33)
Jan. 30 - at Skyline* (L 42-58)
Feb. 3 - at Jordan* (W 58-53)
Feb. 6 - TAYLORSVILLE* (W 56-51)
Feb. 10 - at Brighton* (W 43-42)
Feb. 13 - at Hillcrest* (W 44-31)
Feb. 20 - SKYLINE* (L 52-55)
Feb. 24 - JORDAN* (W 54-35)
-----5A state tournament-----
March 2 - vs. Weber (L 32-34)
* - Region 2 games. Home games in CAPS
Alta links
* - Alta home page
* - Alta boys basketball roster
* - D-News: Davis offers hope for SUU
* - Tribune: Tenacious Hawks win tight ones
* - Alta girls basketball page
* - Alta 2008-09 boys basketball
* - Alta 2009 football page
* - Alta High School website
* - Alta boys basketball website
* - Alta home page
* - Alta boys basketball roster
* - D-News: Davis offers hope for SUU
* - Tribune: Tenacious Hawks win tight ones
* - Alta girls basketball page
* - Alta 2008-09 boys basketball
* - Alta 2009 football page
* - Alta High School website
* - Alta boys basketball website
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Region 4 standings
Alta 10 2 .833 21 4 .840
Brighton 9 3 .750 16 6 .727
Pleasant Grove 7 5 .583 12 10 .545
Lone Peak 7 5 .583 17 6 .739
Jordan 6 6 .500 14 9 .609
American Fork 2 10 .167 10 11 .474
Hillcrest 1 11 .083 7 14 .333
Alta 10 2 .833 21 4 .840
Brighton 9 3 .750 16 6 .727
Pleasant Grove 7 5 .583 12 10 .545
Lone Peak 7 5 .583 17 6 .739
Jordan 6 6 .500 14 9 .609
American Fork 2 10 .167 10 11 .474
Hillcrest 1 11 .083 7 14 .333
Region Overall
W L Pct. W L Pct.
W L Pct. W L Pct.
SEASON SCHEDULE
Nov. 24
Hillcrest 41, Riverton 38
Nov. 25
Lehi 59, Pleasant Grove 48
American Fork 63, Mtn. View 58
Lone Peak 63, Salem Hills 48
Dec. 1
Davis 59, Alta 52
Brighton 89, Copper Hills 82
Hillcrest 39, Clearfield 32
Jordan 58, Murray 51
American Fork 54, Provo 52 (OT)
Dec. 2
Hillcrest 43, West Jordan 38
Springville 58, Pleasant Grove 46
Dec. 4
Alta 63, Northridge 44
Hillcrest 62, Cottonwood 46
American Fork 75, Timpanogos 60
Davis 66, Jordan 56
Dec. 8
Alta 59, Olympus 47
Dec. 9
Brighton 60, Judge Memorial 46
Pleasant Grove 52, Timpanogos 49
Lone Peak 61, Viewmont 44
Dec. 10
Brighton 61, Northridge 45
Dec. 11
Judge Memorial 67, Hillcrest 62
Pleasant Grove 67, Payson 54
American Fork 59, Orem 50
Lone Peak 52, Lehi 50
Jordan 75, Taylorsville 45
Dec. 12
Alta 65, Dixie 41
Jordan 65, Riverton 53
Dec. 15
Brighton 76, West Jordan 68
Jordan 61, Judge Memorial 57
Pleasant Grove 48, Riverton 39
American Fork 60, Timpview 57
Dec. 16
Alta 47, Highland 41
Dec. 17
Alta 70, Copper Hills 60
Highland 55, Hillcrest 43
Dec. 18
Bingham 74, Brighton 61
Hillcrest 66, Taylorsville 56
Lone Peak 41, Juan Diego 31
Dec. 21
Copper Hills 60, Hillcrest 44
Lone Peak 72, Snow Canyon 29
Dec. 22
Alta 62, Provo 55 (OT)
Lone Peak 65, Orem 38
Brighton 55, Riveron 44
Dec. 23
Lone Peak 51, Pine View 34
Dec. 26
American Fork 65, Twenty Nine
Palms, Calif. 41
Dec. 28
Brighton 76, Kelly Walsh, Wyo. 63
Jordan 85, San Bernardino, Calif. 59
American Fork 66, LaSierra, Calif. 33
Hoover, Calif. 74, Pleasant Grove 69
Pleasant Grove 54, Ferris, Calif. 35
Dec. 29
Brighton 60, Wilson, Ore. 58
Bingham 61, Jordan 59
Mission Viejo, Calif. 66, Pleasant
Grove 54
Capistrano Valley, Calif. 50,
American Fork 37
Dec. 30
Lone Peak 76, Westlake 42
Gillette, Wyo. 84, Brighton 80
Jordan 85, Logan 58
Pleasant Grove 70, Villa Park, Calif.
66
American Fork 62, Corona del Mar,
Calif., 49
Nov. 24
Hillcrest 41, Riverton 38
Nov. 25
Lehi 59, Pleasant Grove 48
American Fork 63, Mtn. View 58
Lone Peak 63, Salem Hills 48
Dec. 1
Davis 59, Alta 52
Brighton 89, Copper Hills 82
Hillcrest 39, Clearfield 32
Jordan 58, Murray 51
American Fork 54, Provo 52 (OT)
Dec. 2
Hillcrest 43, West Jordan 38
Springville 58, Pleasant Grove 46
Dec. 4
Alta 63, Northridge 44
Hillcrest 62, Cottonwood 46
American Fork 75, Timpanogos 60
Davis 66, Jordan 56
Dec. 8
Alta 59, Olympus 47
Dec. 9
Brighton 60, Judge Memorial 46
Pleasant Grove 52, Timpanogos 49
Lone Peak 61, Viewmont 44
Dec. 10
Brighton 61, Northridge 45
Dec. 11
Judge Memorial 67, Hillcrest 62
Pleasant Grove 67, Payson 54
American Fork 59, Orem 50
Lone Peak 52, Lehi 50
Jordan 75, Taylorsville 45
Dec. 12
Alta 65, Dixie 41
Jordan 65, Riverton 53
Dec. 15
Brighton 76, West Jordan 68
Jordan 61, Judge Memorial 57
Pleasant Grove 48, Riverton 39
American Fork 60, Timpview 57
Dec. 16
Alta 47, Highland 41
Dec. 17
Alta 70, Copper Hills 60
Highland 55, Hillcrest 43
Dec. 18
Bingham 74, Brighton 61
Hillcrest 66, Taylorsville 56
Lone Peak 41, Juan Diego 31
Dec. 21
Copper Hills 60, Hillcrest 44
Lone Peak 72, Snow Canyon 29
Dec. 22
Alta 62, Provo 55 (OT)
Lone Peak 65, Orem 38
Brighton 55, Riveron 44
Dec. 23
Lone Peak 51, Pine View 34
Dec. 26
American Fork 65, Twenty Nine
Palms, Calif. 41
Dec. 28
Brighton 76, Kelly Walsh, Wyo. 63
Jordan 85, San Bernardino, Calif. 59
American Fork 66, LaSierra, Calif. 33
Hoover, Calif. 74, Pleasant Grove 69
Pleasant Grove 54, Ferris, Calif. 35
Dec. 29
Brighton 60, Wilson, Ore. 58
Bingham 61, Jordan 59
Mission Viejo, Calif. 66, Pleasant
Grove 54
Capistrano Valley, Calif. 50,
American Fork 37
Dec. 30
Lone Peak 76, Westlake 42
Gillette, Wyo. 84, Brighton 80
Jordan 85, Logan 58
Pleasant Grove 70, Villa Park, Calif.
66
American Fork 62, Corona del Mar,
Calif., 49
Jan. 2
Bingham 69, Alta 56
Lone Peak 76, Timpanogos 53
Jordan 58, Cottonwood 49
Jan. 5
Hillcrest 57, Kearns 49
Jan. 6
Alta 50, Pleasant Grove 49
Brighton 69, Lone Peak 66
Jordan 54, American Fork 51
Jan. 8
Lone Peak 66, Alta 57
Brighton 62, American Fork 60
Jordan 53, Hillcrest 49
Jan. 13
Alta 57, American Fork 53
Brighton 63, Hillcrest 40
Pleasant Grove 55, Lone Peak 47 (OT)
Jan. 15
Alta 54, Hillcrest 42
Jordan 63, Brighton 56
Pleasant Grove 64, American Fork 61
Jan. 20
Alta 53, Jordan 49 (OT)
Pleasant Grove 61, Hillcrest 50
Lone Peak 67, American Fork 47
Jan. 22
Brighton 71, Alta 65 (OT)
Lone Peak 63, Hillcrest 45
Jan. 27
Brighton 64, Pleasant Grove 50
American Fork 71, Hillcrest 53
Jordan 71, Lone Peak 64 (OT)
Jan. 29
Alta 52, Pleasant Grove 51
Lone Peak 67, Brighton 62
Jordan 67, American Fork 57
Feb. 3
Pleasant Grove 47, Jordan 44
Feb. 5
Alta 53, Lone Peak 42
Brighton 70, American Fork 63
Jordan 71, Hillcrest 60
Feb. 10
Alta 64, American Fork 54
Brighton 75, Hillcrest 61
Pleasant Grove 62, Lone Peak 54
Feb. 12
Alta 49, Hillcrest 48
Brighton 68, Jordan 52
Pleasant Grove 74, American Fork 64
(2OT)
Feb. 17
Alta 59, Jordan 58
Hillcrest 41, Pleasant Grove 39
Lone Peak 59, American Fork 51
Feb. 19
Alta 61, Brighton 54
Lone Peak 48, Hillcrest 44
Pleasant Grove 51, Jordan 42
Feb. 23
Lone Peak 62, Jordan 48
Feb. 24
Brighton 81, Pleasant Grove 34
American Fork 67, Hillcrest 59
Feb. 27
Jordan 52, Cottonwood 49
Lone Peak 50, Cyprus 35
March 2 - 5A state tournament
Alta 59, Syracuse 35
Bingham 64, Lone Peak 53
Copper Hills 67, Brighton 57
Davis 59, Jordan 52
West Jordan 52, Pleasant Grove 50
March 3 - 5A state tournament
Alta 63, Skyline 54
March 5 - 5A state tournament
Alta 48, Fremont 37
March 6 - 5A state tournament
Alta 46, Davis 32
Bingham 69, Alta 56
Lone Peak 76, Timpanogos 53
Jordan 58, Cottonwood 49
Jan. 5
Hillcrest 57, Kearns 49
Jan. 6
Alta 50, Pleasant Grove 49
Brighton 69, Lone Peak 66
Jordan 54, American Fork 51
Jan. 8
Lone Peak 66, Alta 57
Brighton 62, American Fork 60
Jordan 53, Hillcrest 49
Jan. 13
Alta 57, American Fork 53
Brighton 63, Hillcrest 40
Pleasant Grove 55, Lone Peak 47 (OT)
Jan. 15
Alta 54, Hillcrest 42
Jordan 63, Brighton 56
Pleasant Grove 64, American Fork 61
Jan. 20
Alta 53, Jordan 49 (OT)
Pleasant Grove 61, Hillcrest 50
Lone Peak 67, American Fork 47
Jan. 22
Brighton 71, Alta 65 (OT)
Lone Peak 63, Hillcrest 45
Jan. 27
Brighton 64, Pleasant Grove 50
American Fork 71, Hillcrest 53
Jordan 71, Lone Peak 64 (OT)
Jan. 29
Alta 52, Pleasant Grove 51
Lone Peak 67, Brighton 62
Jordan 67, American Fork 57
Feb. 3
Pleasant Grove 47, Jordan 44
Feb. 5
Alta 53, Lone Peak 42
Brighton 70, American Fork 63
Jordan 71, Hillcrest 60
Feb. 10
Alta 64, American Fork 54
Brighton 75, Hillcrest 61
Pleasant Grove 62, Lone Peak 54
Feb. 12
Alta 49, Hillcrest 48
Brighton 68, Jordan 52
Pleasant Grove 74, American Fork 64
(2OT)
Feb. 17
Alta 59, Jordan 58
Hillcrest 41, Pleasant Grove 39
Lone Peak 59, American Fork 51
Feb. 19
Alta 61, Brighton 54
Lone Peak 48, Hillcrest 44
Pleasant Grove 51, Jordan 42
Feb. 23
Lone Peak 62, Jordan 48
Feb. 24
Brighton 81, Pleasant Grove 34
American Fork 67, Hillcrest 59
Feb. 27
Jordan 52, Cottonwood 49
Lone Peak 50, Cyprus 35
March 2 - 5A state tournament
Alta 59, Syracuse 35
Bingham 64, Lone Peak 53
Copper Hills 67, Brighton 57
Davis 59, Jordan 52
West Jordan 52, Pleasant Grove 50
March 3 - 5A state tournament
Alta 63, Skyline 54
March 5 - 5A state tournament
Alta 48, Fremont 37
March 6 - 5A state tournament
Alta 46, Davis 32
March 5 - Alta 48, Fremont 37
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 16 points and Austin
Albrecht had a season-high 12 as Alta pulled away from Fremont
at the start of the fourth quarter in a 5A semifinal game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks were motivated, and led for most of
the game. Alta opened the fourth period with a 10-0 run to take a
15-point lead. Albrecht played a key role with 10 of his points in the
second half.
Fremont's highlights: The Silverwolves took a 2-0 lead, but played
from behind after that. A 6-0 run just before halftime cut the margin
to 33-30. Fremont had shooting problems, making just 1-9
three-pointers and were decisively outrebounded.
Statistical notes: Brock Smith led Fremont with nine points. The
Silverwolves were coming off an emotional overtime win over No. 1
Bingham the night before. Kyle Davis and Jordan Brown each had
four steals.
What we learned from this game: Fremont fans mouthed off to
Alta's players the night before as the Hawks were leaving the arena
and this apparently motivated the team. It's a good bet Fremont's
players didn't appreciate that.
Links: All three local newspapers were there, and the Deseret
News and Ogden Standard-Examiner sent photographers. For the
D-News story, click here. To read the Salt Lake Tribune article, click
here. For the Standard, click here. For the Trib's photos, click here.
To see the Standards photos, click here.
March 3 - Alta 63, Skyline 54
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 20 of his 30 points in the
second half as Alta hung on to beat Skyline and advance to the 5A
semifinals.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks couldn't relax until late in the game.
They led 54-52 with 3:50 left and then didn't allow another basket.
Jackson Berry, Mitch Winter and Davis hit free throws to put the
game way.
Skyline's highlights: The Eagles rode the scoring of Jaden
Jackson (20 points) to stay with Alta. Skyline held a three-point lead
late in the third quarter. The Eagles didn't shoot well, but made
16-18 free throws. Brian Orr and James Tingey had 10 points each.
Statistical notes: Davis had a significant height advantage over
Skyline and also had 11 rebounds. Mike Staes topped Skyline with
six rebounds. Jordan Brown had four steals. The teams combined
for 13 three-pointers.
What we learned from this game: This was a tougher game than
expected for Alta. The Hawks got some good news, though, in that
Bingham was defeated. Alta will play Fremont in a semifinal game
next.
Links: Both Salt Lake newspapers had reporters and
photographers at the game. For the Deseret News story, click here.
To read the Salt Lake Tribune brief, click here and scroll down. For
the D-News photo gallery, click here. For the Trib's photos, click
here.
March 2 - Alta 59, Syracuse 35
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 14 points and Brayden
Beckham had his three-point shot going early as Alta jumped to a
13-0 lead and powered past Syracuse in the 5A state tournament.
Alta's highlights: Playing in front of their home crowd, the Hawks
got a pair of three-pointers from Beckham to stun the Titans. After
Syracuse rallied, Alta put the game away with a 16-3 run in the third
period. Landon Barlow had 10 points.
Syracuse's highlights: The Titans were in shock early, but had a
9-1 run to finish the first quarter to get back into the game. Nick
Winegar had 19 points.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot well from the free-throw line.
Beckham, Davis and Mitch Winter nailed threes for Alta. The Hawks
lost their first home game of the season, then won eight straight.
What we learned from this game: Alta held Syracuse to its
second-lowest scoring total this season, advanced into the 5A
quarterfinals at Weber State's Dee Events Center.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter at this game. To read the
D-News story, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click
here.
Feb. 19 - Alta 61, Brighton 54
Story of the game: Jordan Brown scored 20 points and Austin
Albrecht led a 16-3 run late in the third quarter as Alta turned away
Brighton and captured the Region 4 championship.
Alta's highlights: Albrecht scored eight points as Alta turned a
36-32 deficit into a 48-39 lead. The Hawks then hit enough free
throws to hang on and savour the moment in front of their home
crowd. Albrecht and Kyle Davis finished with 11 points.
Brighton's highlights: The Bengals trailed most of the game, but
took the lead midway through the third quarter. Sam Wunderli hit a
couple of threes in the fourth to get Brighton within four points, but it
wasn't enough. Wunderli had 21 points, and Corbin Miller 11.
Statistical notes: Albrecht's 11 was a season high. Both teams'
inside players had off nights. Wunderli had three of Brighton's six
three-pointers. Brown and Brayden Beckham each had a pair for
Alta. This was Brown's best-scoring game in two months.
What we learned from this game: Alta won the region title, which
is a great accomplishment, but let's see what happens at state.
Alta's success has been its ability to win games at the end.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter and a photographer at
this game, and the Salt Lake Tribune sent a photographer. To read
the D-News story, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score,
click here. To see the D-News photos, click here. For the Trib's
photos, click here.
Feb. 16 - Alta 59, Jordan 58
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 26 points and Jordan Brown
had 17 as Alta survived to beat Jordan and move within one game
of winning the Region 4 title.
Alta's highlights: This game was close throughout, but Alta took a
59-55 into the final minutes, and then played great defense on the
final possession to prevent Jordan from getting a good shot. It was
Alta's fourth one-point victory in region play.
Jordan's highlights: Kevin Goldsmith led Jordan with 14 points,
and Taylor Smith came off the bench to put in a season-high 11.
The Beetdiggers fired in eight three-point baskets and had a
chance to win at the end.
Statistical notes: Jordan shot just 8-15 from the free-throw line.
Alta was 12-15. Joe Mero and Steve Morgan had nine points each
for Jordan. Alta swept the season series, and has won five straight
in this rivalry.
What we learned from this game: This was a win the Hawks
needed to challenge for the region crown, which will likely be
decided Friday against Brighton. Davis had a great game.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter at the game. To read the
D-News story, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click
here.
Feb. 12 - Alta 49, Hillcrest 48
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 16 points, but it was Jordan
Brown's layup with four seconds to go that lifted Alta past
upset-minded Hillcrest in a Region 4 matchup.
Alta's highlights: This game was close throughout, and played at
Hillcrest's preferred pace. Davis was the Hawks' inside threat, and
Jake Baum, Brayden Beckham, Landon Barlow and Mitch Winter
each hit three-pointers.
Hillcrest's highlights: The Huskies trailed most of the game, but
had a chance to win it at the end. Matt Pecht led Hillcrest with 19
points and five different players hit big baskets from three-point
land. Tanner Dastrup and Bridger Dallimore had nine each.
Statistical notes: This was Hillcrest's best defensive effort in
region play. Baum's eight points was a season high.
What we learned from this game: Alta escaped another upset
again and remained tied for first place in Region 4. The Hawks end
the regular season with two difficult games.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box
score, click here.
Feb. 10 - Alta 64, American Fork 54
Story of the game: Landon Barlow scored a season-high 23
points and Kyle Davis had 15 as Alta rallied with a big third quarter
to edge American Fork in a Region 4 game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed 30-25 at halftime, but Davis
scored seven quick points to open the third period and Alta soon
had a 10-point lead. Barlow easily had his best game as Hawk,
and nailed four three-pointers.
American Fork's highlights: The Cavemen put a score into Alta.
Center Ben Beddes had 19 points to get American Fork to a big
first-quarter lead. Quincy Bair added 13 points and Ryker Mathews
12.
Statistical notes: Alta outscored AF 21-5 in the pivotal third quarter.
Jordan Brown had a season-low two points. Cody Johnson had
just four. Alta shot 62.5 percent (15-24) from the free-throw line. AF
was 14-17.
What we learned from this game: The Hawks escaped an upset
attempt. Where would they have been without Barlow and Davis?
Alta can't look past the lower-tiered teams like AF and Hillcrest.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. There was no report in the
Provo Herald or Salt Lake Tribune.
Feb. 5 - Alta 53, Lone Peak 42
Story of the game: Cody Johnson led a balanced scoring attack
with 14 points and 14 rebounds, but it was Alta's defense that
made the difference in its Region 4 win over Lone Peak.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks' perimeter defense were tight on
Lone Peak's Nick Emery and Tannon Pederson, and rarely gave
them an open shot. Alta led the entire game, and Kyle Davis made
a couple of big plays in the final quarter to keep the momentum.
Lone Peak's highlights: After trailing 15-6 in the first quarter, Lone
Peak slowly cut the margin to 34-30. Emery still finished with 17
points and Pederson had 13.
Statistical notes: Lone Peak shot 12-36 from the field, including
2-13 from three-point range. Emery was 0-5 on threes. Alta
outrebounded Lone Peak 39-29. Johnson recorded season highs
in points and rebounds.
What we learned from this game: The Hawks played tough
defense and frustrated Lone Peak the entire game, reversing a
66-57 loss earlier this season.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter at the game. To read the
D-News story, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune box score,
click here. For the Provo Herald brief, click here and scroll down.
Jan. 29 - Alta 52, Pleasant Grove 51
Story of the game: Mitch Winter and Kyle Davis scored 12 points
each as Alta hung on to beat Pleasant Grove, despite a 28-point
effort by the Vikings' Sefa Tanoai.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed by five points at halftime, but
rallied in the third quarter and the final minutes was played at a
hectic pace. Cody Johnson added nine points and Jordan Brown
eight.
Pleasant Grove's highlights: Tanoai's 28-point effort tied his
season high which, ironically, also came against Alta. Brandon
Thurgood backed up Tanoai with eight points.
Statistical notes: Alta made just 3-10 free throws, while PG was
11-18. Winter had four of Alta's seven three-pointers.
What we learned from this game: Alta beat Pleasant by one point
in its earlier game this season, too. The Hawks are in pretty good
shape to earn a good seed.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To see the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here. For the Provo Herald brief, click here and then
scroll down.
Jan. 22 - Brighton 71, Alta 65 (OT)
Story of the game: Corbin Miller scored 26 points, including 11 in
the fourth quarter, to lift Brighton past Alta in a thrilling overtime
game.
Alta's highlights: The game went back-and-forth, but the Hawks
had a nice 10-0 run early in the fourth period that gave them a
48-44 lead and set up the exciting end. Kyle Davis finished with 23
points and Jordan Brown added 18.
Brighton's highlights: Miller was the hero in the fourth quarter, and
then Miller and Matt Chaus made big plays in the overtime for
Brighton. Sam Wunderli finished with 14 points and Austin Hudson
and Derek Newell added seven apiece.
Statistical notes: Alta's Mitch Winter had three treys and was
fouled on another attempt (and made all three free throws). Alta
shot 16-22 from the FT line, while Brighton was 14-24.
What we learned from this game: This was Alta's second straight
overtime game, but lost this one. The Hawks get a week off and
now have four of their final six game at home.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter and a photographer at the
game. To read the D-News story, click here. For the Salt Lake
Tribune box score, click here. To see the D-News photos, click
here.
Jan. 20 - Alta 53, Jordan 49 (OT)
Story of the game: Jordan Brown scored 14 points and Brayden
Beckham added 10 as Alta opened the second half with a 10-0 run
and went on to edge Jordan in a Region 4 battle.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed throughout the first half, but
Brown keyed that big scoring spurt that actually lasted the entire
third quarter. Beckham hit the big shot in overtime to give Alta a
three-point lead.
Jordan's highlights: The Beetdiggers jumped on Alta early, and
took advantage of Brown's foul trouble to dominate the first half.
Jordan also had a nice rally in the fourth period to force overtime.
Kevin Goldsmith and Steve Morgan were top scorers with 12 points.
Statistical notes: Alta made 11-19 free throws, but Jordan was just
3-11. Alta's Kyle Davis was held to six points. Beckham's 10 points
was his season high. Joe Mero had three treys for Jordan. Alta has
won straight in this rivalry.
What we learned from this game: The Hawks handed Jordan its
first region loss and vaulted the Diggers into first place in Region 4.
Links: Both Salt Lake newspapers had reporters at this game. To
read the Deseret News story, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune
article, click here.
Jan. 15 - Alta 54, Hillcrest 42
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 19 poinst as Alta buried
Hillcrest early and went on to hand the Huskies their third straight
Region 4 loss.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks jumped to an 18-4 first-quarter lead,
and were never really threatened. Landon Barlow tied his season
high with 12 points as Alta won its eighth road game this season.
Hillcrest's highlights: The Huskies scored just 13 points in the
opening half, but got their offense going after that. James Jongejan
led with 10 points. Austin Adams added eight.
Statistical notes: The Hawks shot badly again from the free-throw
line (13-23). Hillcrest was 7-10. Mitch Winter had two treys for Alta.
Hillcrest made just one three-pointer. Hillcrest outscored Alta
29-26 in the second half.
What we learned from this game: This was a convincing win, and
moved Alta near the top of the Region 4 standings again. Davis
could be a region player of the year candidate.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 13 - Alta 57, American Fork 53
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 22 points and hit several free
throws in the final minutes as Alta held off American Fork in a
Region 4 game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks led the entire game, and built the
lead to 50-33 with 4:22 left in the fourth quarter. Jordan Brown
added 18 points, and grabbed a big rebound in the final seconds
to halt American Fork's rally.
American Fork's highlights: The Cavemen went on a 20-5 run and
cut the margin to two points in the final minutes of the game.
Marcel Davis scored 18 points and Ben Beddes had 10.
Statistical notes: AF learned to foul someone other than Davis,
and the Hawks missed with charity shots in the final quarter. Alta
finished 20-32 from the line. AF dropped to 0-3 in region, with all
losses by four points or less.
What we learned from this game: This was a good win for Alta,
but free-throw shooting must improve. Most Region 4 games will
be close and every point will count. Davis impressed a lot of
people with his efforts, but Brown came through, too.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter at the game. To read the
D-News story, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune box score,
click here.
Jan. 8 - Lone Peak 66, Alta 57
Story of the game: Nick Emery and Tannon Pedersen continued
their torrid shooting, combining for 57 points as Lone Peak held on
to beat Alta in a Region 4 game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks had to ride the scoring of Kyle Davis,
who tied Emery as the game's high scorer with 31 points. Davis
was a one-man show, however, as Lone Peak clamped down on
Jordan Brown.
Lone Peak's highlights: The Knights are a young team, but their
game plan was perfect. Emery had 31 points and Pedersen 25,
and they defended Brown well, holding him scoreless.
Statistical notes: Despite its shooting prowess, Lone Peak was
just 21-38 from the free-throw line and that kept Alta in the game in
the fourth quarter.
What we learned from this game: Lone Peak coach Quincy Lewis
said his team was tired from the Brighton game two nights ago.
That's too bad, but that will be the case for all the Region 4 teams
the way the schedule is set up.
Links: The Deseret News and Provo Herald had reporters at the
game. To read the D-News game story, click here. To view the
Provo Herald article, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box
score, click here.
Jan. 6 - Alta 50, Pleasant Grove 49
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 19 points and Jordan Brown
had 11 as Alta held off Pleasant Grove, despite a season-high
scoring effort by the Vikings' Sefa Tanoai.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed by one point at halftime, but
outscored PG 19-5 in the third period to take a 13-point lead, and
then held on. Davis came back from a poor outing against
Bingham, and even hit a three-pointer.
PG's highlights: Tanoai led the Vikings' rally and, while they came
close at the end, they couldn't take the lead in front of their
screaming crowd.
Statistical notes: Alta shot 15-25 from the free-throw line; PG was
12-21, meaning both teams left points off the scoreboard. Tanoai
hit three treys for PG.
What we learned from this game: On opening night of Region 4
play, all three games were decided by three points or less. Free
throws make a difference.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Provo Herald's brief,
click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Jan. 2 - Bingham 69, Alta 56
Story of the game: Ben Clifford scored 19 points and Nate
Girsberger connected on two consecutive three-pointers late in the
game as Bingham held off Alta and concluded a very successful
non-region season.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed the entire game, but Jordan
Brown and Mitch Winter led a second-half rally that eventually cut
the margin to 48-42. Brown finished with 18 points and Winter had
16.
Bingham's highlights: The Miners dominated the first half and led
33-15 at intermission. Clifford had 17 of his 19 points in that time
period and Bingham beat Alta down the court on several
occasions. Shad sommerville had 14 points, Girsberger 13 and Ty
Hannay 11.
Statistical notes: Alta shot 24 percent in the first half and 34
percent for the game. Hannay has reached double figures in four of
his last six games.Alta's Kyle Davis had just 10 points, due to foul
trouble. Winter's 16 points was a season high.
What we learned from this game: The Christmas break probably
hampered Alta's shooting, and that was clearly the difference.
Brown was the instigator of a nice rally. When Brown takes the lead
role, good things happen for Alta.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter at the game. To read the
D-News story, click here. There was no report in the Salt Lake
Tribune.
Dec. 22 - Alta 62, Provo 55 (OT)
Story of the game: Jordan Brown scored 21 points, including
several key baskets late in the game, as Alta rallied to edge Provo
in an exciting overtime contest.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed 21-6 after the first quarter, but
did not panic. Brown led the rally in the second quarter as Alta cut
the margin to five. The game stayed close until Brown broke free
for a pair of layups in the OT.
Provo's highlights: Provo say plenty of bright spots, despite the
loss. Kyle Collinsworth scored 29 points and had two big baskets
late in the fourth quarter that allowed Provo to tie the game. Keith
Moore added 10 points.
Statistical notes: Kyle Davis had 16 points and 10 boards for Alta,
and 6-foot-9 Cody Johnson had a season-high 10 points. Alta was
only 11-22 from the free-throw line, but hit them when it counted.
What we learned from this game: This was a good win going into
the Christmas break, and set up the Bingham game next. Alta
didn't give up, and Brown made a name for himself on the
basketball court.
Links: The Deseret News and Provo Herald had reporters at the
game. To read the D-News story, click here. To view the Herald
article, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Dec. 17 - Alta 70, Copper Hills 60
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 18 points and Jordan Brown
had 17 as Alta rallied with a big second half to edge Copper Hills
in a non-region game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed 37-28 at halftime, but got the
offense going immediately. They outscored Copper Hills 20-7 in
the final period to win going away. Landon Barlow added 12 points.
Copper Hills' highlights: The Grizzlies shot out to a big lead. Steven
Cordova was high scorer with 21 points and Steven Larson had
17. The defense also did a nice job in the second quarter, holding
Alta to just seven points.
Statistical notes: Austin Albrecht was the rebounding leader with
8. Brown finished with nine assists and seven steals. Alta made
19-31 free throws; Copper Hills was 13-17.
What we learned from this game: The Hawks won their sixth
straight game, and enjoyed their first home game. This set up a
big game with 4A power Provo next.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 16 - Alta 47, Highland 41
Story of the game: Jordan Brown scored 12 points and Landon
Barlow 11 as Alta rallied in the fourth quarter to top Highland in a
non-region matchup.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed most of the game, but got
balanced scoring and picked up their defense late in the game,
outscoring Highland 15-7 over the final eight minutes. Kyle Davis
and Brayden Beckham each had eight points.
Highland's highlights: The Rams played their style of game, but let
this one get away. Highland had Alta in foul trouble, and was hitting
its free throws. The Rams' defense was there, but the offense
struggled, scoring just 13 points in the second half.
Statistical notes: Highland hit a season-high 21-26 from the
free-throw line; Alta was just 6-14. Nate Fakahafua had 15 points
and Sam Orchard 12 for Highland. Alta held the Rams to just nine
field goals.
What we learned from this game: Alta turned the tables on the
home team, and earned - yet another - road win. This team could
be well prepared for the region season.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 12 - Alta 65, Dixie 41
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 20 points and Jordan Brown
had 16 as Alta gained a big lead early and cruised past hometown
favorite Dixie to win the Ken Robinson Classic in St. George.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks used a strong rebounding effort to
take a 35-20 halftime lead, and just extended it. Alta won the battle
of the boards 38-26, and also finished with 14 offensive rebounds.
The Hawks were able to empty the bench in the second half.
Dixie's highlights: Dixie trailed just 20-14 after the first quarter, and
Mike Sharp ended up as the team's leading scorer with 14 points.
The lead was 24 points going into the final quarter and stayed that
way.
Statistical notes: Alta went inside to get most of its points. Each
team had just one three-pointer, and both shot 56 percent from the
free-throw line.
What we learned from this game: Another road win gives Alta a
four-game win streak. Legacy beat Timpanogos 60-50 to earn third
place.
Links: The St. George Spectrum had a reporter at the game. To
read the Spectrum story, click here. To view the Deseret News
brief, click here. There was no report in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Dec. 12 - Alta 58, Legacy, Nev. 52
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored a season-high 27 points as
Alta held off Legacy, of Las Vegas, Nev., in the opening round of the
Ken Robinson tournament in St. George.
Alta's highlights: Davis used his size to hit 11 of 19 shots since
Legacy seemed to focus its defense on stopping Jordan Brown,
who still chipped in with 10 points. Davis, Cody Johnson and
Austin Albrecht each had seven rebounds.
Legacy's highlights: No information available.
Statistical notes: Brown had five assists and four steals. Alta shot
46 percent from the field, and 60 percent from the free-throw line.
Brown hit some key FTs and was 4-5 from the line.
What we learned from this game: This was a quality win over a
decent Nevada team, and set up Alta up to play in the title game
against Dixie.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game and a lot
of information was not available. To read the Deseret News brief,
click here. To read the Maxpreps.com game page, click here.
Dec. 8 - Alta 59, Olympus 47
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 19 points and Jordan Brown
had 18 as Alta beat Olympus for the second straight year, handing
the Titans their first loss of the season, and on their home court.
Alta's highlights: The game was tied 37-37 entering the fourth
quarter, but Alta went on an 11-0 spurt to quiet the home crowd.
Mitch Winter added 13 points, including a pair of three-pointers as
Alta gained another road win.
Oly's highlights: The Titans' Nicholas Paulos seems back to full
strength, following an illness, and led Oly with 18 points, including
four treys. Oly had trouble matching up inside.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot about the same from the
free-throw line. Suprisingly, Paulos was the only Oly shooter to nail
a three-pointer. Alta ended up outscoring Oly 22-10 in the final
quarter.
What we learned from this game: The Hawks improved to 2-1
with a convincing victory. This should be good for morale, too, as
Alta continues its road swing for the first eight games.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 4 - Alta 63, Northridge 44
Story of the game: Jordan Brown scored 21 points and Kyle Davis
had 17 as Alta broke away from Northridge in the third quarter and
claimed its first win of the season in a non-region game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks led 32-26 at halftime, but went on a
13-0 run in the third period to gain an insurmountable lead.
Landon Barlow added 10 points, including a pair of three-pointers.
Northridge's highlights: The Knights got some hot shooting from
Chad Colby and actually led Alta after the first quarter. Colby
finished with 20 points. Isaac Hernandez added 11.
Statistical notes: Alta had more trouble at the free-throw line,
hitting just 5-16 shots. That's odd for a team that stresses
fundamentals. Northridge was just 7-14. Only five players scored
for Northridge.
What we learned from this game: Alta had a big height advantage
and coach Jim Barker said the Hawks sped things up after
halftime, and it worked. Davis impressed the crowd a big dunk.
Links: The Ogden Standard-Examiner had a reporter at the game.
To read the Standard story, click here. To see the Deseret News
brief, click here. To see the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Dec. 1 - Davis 59, Alta 52
Story of the game: Trevor Webb and Josh Vanweezep scored 13
points apiece, and the Davis Darts hit 33-43 free throws in the
season opener to hold off Alta in a non-region game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks fell behind early, and had a horrible
second quarter, trailing 23-7. They installed a full-court press and
rallied behind Kyle Davis (17 points) and Jordan Brown. Alta
scored 33 points in the final quarter, but it wasn't enough.
Davis' highlights: The Darts hit 27-36 FTs in the second half.
Vanweezep hit six straight down the stretch. Davis had a lot of
players recently join the team from football.
Statistical notes: There were 77 FTs attempted. Alta hit on only
18-34 charity shots. Ten different players scored for Davis. It looks
like the Darts will be pretty good this year.
What we learned from this game: This was the first of six straight
road games Alta has to start the season. Alta shot 2-15 from the
field in the first half and had 11 turnovers.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter and photographer at the
game. To read the D-News game story, click here. To view the Salt
Lake Tribune box score, click here. To see the D-News photo
gallery, click here.
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 16 points and Austin
Albrecht had a season-high 12 as Alta pulled away from Fremont
at the start of the fourth quarter in a 5A semifinal game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks were motivated, and led for most of
the game. Alta opened the fourth period with a 10-0 run to take a
15-point lead. Albrecht played a key role with 10 of his points in the
second half.
Fremont's highlights: The Silverwolves took a 2-0 lead, but played
from behind after that. A 6-0 run just before halftime cut the margin
to 33-30. Fremont had shooting problems, making just 1-9
three-pointers and were decisively outrebounded.
Statistical notes: Brock Smith led Fremont with nine points. The
Silverwolves were coming off an emotional overtime win over No. 1
Bingham the night before. Kyle Davis and Jordan Brown each had
four steals.
What we learned from this game: Fremont fans mouthed off to
Alta's players the night before as the Hawks were leaving the arena
and this apparently motivated the team. It's a good bet Fremont's
players didn't appreciate that.
Links: All three local newspapers were there, and the Deseret
News and Ogden Standard-Examiner sent photographers. For the
D-News story, click here. To read the Salt Lake Tribune article, click
here. For the Standard, click here. For the Trib's photos, click here.
To see the Standards photos, click here.
March 3 - Alta 63, Skyline 54
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 20 of his 30 points in the
second half as Alta hung on to beat Skyline and advance to the 5A
semifinals.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks couldn't relax until late in the game.
They led 54-52 with 3:50 left and then didn't allow another basket.
Jackson Berry, Mitch Winter and Davis hit free throws to put the
game way.
Skyline's highlights: The Eagles rode the scoring of Jaden
Jackson (20 points) to stay with Alta. Skyline held a three-point lead
late in the third quarter. The Eagles didn't shoot well, but made
16-18 free throws. Brian Orr and James Tingey had 10 points each.
Statistical notes: Davis had a significant height advantage over
Skyline and also had 11 rebounds. Mike Staes topped Skyline with
six rebounds. Jordan Brown had four steals. The teams combined
for 13 three-pointers.
What we learned from this game: This was a tougher game than
expected for Alta. The Hawks got some good news, though, in that
Bingham was defeated. Alta will play Fremont in a semifinal game
next.
Links: Both Salt Lake newspapers had reporters and
photographers at the game. For the Deseret News story, click here.
To read the Salt Lake Tribune brief, click here and scroll down. For
the D-News photo gallery, click here. For the Trib's photos, click
here.
March 2 - Alta 59, Syracuse 35
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 14 points and Brayden
Beckham had his three-point shot going early as Alta jumped to a
13-0 lead and powered past Syracuse in the 5A state tournament.
Alta's highlights: Playing in front of their home crowd, the Hawks
got a pair of three-pointers from Beckham to stun the Titans. After
Syracuse rallied, Alta put the game away with a 16-3 run in the third
period. Landon Barlow had 10 points.
Syracuse's highlights: The Titans were in shock early, but had a
9-1 run to finish the first quarter to get back into the game. Nick
Winegar had 19 points.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot well from the free-throw line.
Beckham, Davis and Mitch Winter nailed threes for Alta. The Hawks
lost their first home game of the season, then won eight straight.
What we learned from this game: Alta held Syracuse to its
second-lowest scoring total this season, advanced into the 5A
quarterfinals at Weber State's Dee Events Center.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter at this game. To read the
D-News story, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click
here.
Feb. 19 - Alta 61, Brighton 54
Story of the game: Jordan Brown scored 20 points and Austin
Albrecht led a 16-3 run late in the third quarter as Alta turned away
Brighton and captured the Region 4 championship.
Alta's highlights: Albrecht scored eight points as Alta turned a
36-32 deficit into a 48-39 lead. The Hawks then hit enough free
throws to hang on and savour the moment in front of their home
crowd. Albrecht and Kyle Davis finished with 11 points.
Brighton's highlights: The Bengals trailed most of the game, but
took the lead midway through the third quarter. Sam Wunderli hit a
couple of threes in the fourth to get Brighton within four points, but it
wasn't enough. Wunderli had 21 points, and Corbin Miller 11.
Statistical notes: Albrecht's 11 was a season high. Both teams'
inside players had off nights. Wunderli had three of Brighton's six
three-pointers. Brown and Brayden Beckham each had a pair for
Alta. This was Brown's best-scoring game in two months.
What we learned from this game: Alta won the region title, which
is a great accomplishment, but let's see what happens at state.
Alta's success has been its ability to win games at the end.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter and a photographer at
this game, and the Salt Lake Tribune sent a photographer. To read
the D-News story, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score,
click here. To see the D-News photos, click here. For the Trib's
photos, click here.
Feb. 16 - Alta 59, Jordan 58
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 26 points and Jordan Brown
had 17 as Alta survived to beat Jordan and move within one game
of winning the Region 4 title.
Alta's highlights: This game was close throughout, but Alta took a
59-55 into the final minutes, and then played great defense on the
final possession to prevent Jordan from getting a good shot. It was
Alta's fourth one-point victory in region play.
Jordan's highlights: Kevin Goldsmith led Jordan with 14 points,
and Taylor Smith came off the bench to put in a season-high 11.
The Beetdiggers fired in eight three-point baskets and had a
chance to win at the end.
Statistical notes: Jordan shot just 8-15 from the free-throw line.
Alta was 12-15. Joe Mero and Steve Morgan had nine points each
for Jordan. Alta swept the season series, and has won five straight
in this rivalry.
What we learned from this game: This was a win the Hawks
needed to challenge for the region crown, which will likely be
decided Friday against Brighton. Davis had a great game.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter at the game. To read the
D-News story, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click
here.
Feb. 12 - Alta 49, Hillcrest 48
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 16 points, but it was Jordan
Brown's layup with four seconds to go that lifted Alta past
upset-minded Hillcrest in a Region 4 matchup.
Alta's highlights: This game was close throughout, and played at
Hillcrest's preferred pace. Davis was the Hawks' inside threat, and
Jake Baum, Brayden Beckham, Landon Barlow and Mitch Winter
each hit three-pointers.
Hillcrest's highlights: The Huskies trailed most of the game, but
had a chance to win it at the end. Matt Pecht led Hillcrest with 19
points and five different players hit big baskets from three-point
land. Tanner Dastrup and Bridger Dallimore had nine each.
Statistical notes: This was Hillcrest's best defensive effort in
region play. Baum's eight points was a season high.
What we learned from this game: Alta escaped another upset
again and remained tied for first place in Region 4. The Hawks end
the regular season with two difficult games.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box
score, click here.
Feb. 10 - Alta 64, American Fork 54
Story of the game: Landon Barlow scored a season-high 23
points and Kyle Davis had 15 as Alta rallied with a big third quarter
to edge American Fork in a Region 4 game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed 30-25 at halftime, but Davis
scored seven quick points to open the third period and Alta soon
had a 10-point lead. Barlow easily had his best game as Hawk,
and nailed four three-pointers.
American Fork's highlights: The Cavemen put a score into Alta.
Center Ben Beddes had 19 points to get American Fork to a big
first-quarter lead. Quincy Bair added 13 points and Ryker Mathews
12.
Statistical notes: Alta outscored AF 21-5 in the pivotal third quarter.
Jordan Brown had a season-low two points. Cody Johnson had
just four. Alta shot 62.5 percent (15-24) from the free-throw line. AF
was 14-17.
What we learned from this game: The Hawks escaped an upset
attempt. Where would they have been without Barlow and Davis?
Alta can't look past the lower-tiered teams like AF and Hillcrest.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. There was no report in the
Provo Herald or Salt Lake Tribune.
Feb. 5 - Alta 53, Lone Peak 42
Story of the game: Cody Johnson led a balanced scoring attack
with 14 points and 14 rebounds, but it was Alta's defense that
made the difference in its Region 4 win over Lone Peak.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks' perimeter defense were tight on
Lone Peak's Nick Emery and Tannon Pederson, and rarely gave
them an open shot. Alta led the entire game, and Kyle Davis made
a couple of big plays in the final quarter to keep the momentum.
Lone Peak's highlights: After trailing 15-6 in the first quarter, Lone
Peak slowly cut the margin to 34-30. Emery still finished with 17
points and Pederson had 13.
Statistical notes: Lone Peak shot 12-36 from the field, including
2-13 from three-point range. Emery was 0-5 on threes. Alta
outrebounded Lone Peak 39-29. Johnson recorded season highs
in points and rebounds.
What we learned from this game: The Hawks played tough
defense and frustrated Lone Peak the entire game, reversing a
66-57 loss earlier this season.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter at the game. To read the
D-News story, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune box score,
click here. For the Provo Herald brief, click here and scroll down.
Jan. 29 - Alta 52, Pleasant Grove 51
Story of the game: Mitch Winter and Kyle Davis scored 12 points
each as Alta hung on to beat Pleasant Grove, despite a 28-point
effort by the Vikings' Sefa Tanoai.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed by five points at halftime, but
rallied in the third quarter and the final minutes was played at a
hectic pace. Cody Johnson added nine points and Jordan Brown
eight.
Pleasant Grove's highlights: Tanoai's 28-point effort tied his
season high which, ironically, also came against Alta. Brandon
Thurgood backed up Tanoai with eight points.
Statistical notes: Alta made just 3-10 free throws, while PG was
11-18. Winter had four of Alta's seven three-pointers.
What we learned from this game: Alta beat Pleasant by one point
in its earlier game this season, too. The Hawks are in pretty good
shape to earn a good seed.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To see the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here. For the Provo Herald brief, click here and then
scroll down.
Jan. 22 - Brighton 71, Alta 65 (OT)
Story of the game: Corbin Miller scored 26 points, including 11 in
the fourth quarter, to lift Brighton past Alta in a thrilling overtime
game.
Alta's highlights: The game went back-and-forth, but the Hawks
had a nice 10-0 run early in the fourth period that gave them a
48-44 lead and set up the exciting end. Kyle Davis finished with 23
points and Jordan Brown added 18.
Brighton's highlights: Miller was the hero in the fourth quarter, and
then Miller and Matt Chaus made big plays in the overtime for
Brighton. Sam Wunderli finished with 14 points and Austin Hudson
and Derek Newell added seven apiece.
Statistical notes: Alta's Mitch Winter had three treys and was
fouled on another attempt (and made all three free throws). Alta
shot 16-22 from the FT line, while Brighton was 14-24.
What we learned from this game: This was Alta's second straight
overtime game, but lost this one. The Hawks get a week off and
now have four of their final six game at home.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter and a photographer at the
game. To read the D-News story, click here. For the Salt Lake
Tribune box score, click here. To see the D-News photos, click
here.
Jan. 20 - Alta 53, Jordan 49 (OT)
Story of the game: Jordan Brown scored 14 points and Brayden
Beckham added 10 as Alta opened the second half with a 10-0 run
and went on to edge Jordan in a Region 4 battle.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed throughout the first half, but
Brown keyed that big scoring spurt that actually lasted the entire
third quarter. Beckham hit the big shot in overtime to give Alta a
three-point lead.
Jordan's highlights: The Beetdiggers jumped on Alta early, and
took advantage of Brown's foul trouble to dominate the first half.
Jordan also had a nice rally in the fourth period to force overtime.
Kevin Goldsmith and Steve Morgan were top scorers with 12 points.
Statistical notes: Alta made 11-19 free throws, but Jordan was just
3-11. Alta's Kyle Davis was held to six points. Beckham's 10 points
was his season high. Joe Mero had three treys for Jordan. Alta has
won straight in this rivalry.
What we learned from this game: The Hawks handed Jordan its
first region loss and vaulted the Diggers into first place in Region 4.
Links: Both Salt Lake newspapers had reporters at this game. To
read the Deseret News story, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune
article, click here.
Jan. 15 - Alta 54, Hillcrest 42
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 19 poinst as Alta buried
Hillcrest early and went on to hand the Huskies their third straight
Region 4 loss.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks jumped to an 18-4 first-quarter lead,
and were never really threatened. Landon Barlow tied his season
high with 12 points as Alta won its eighth road game this season.
Hillcrest's highlights: The Huskies scored just 13 points in the
opening half, but got their offense going after that. James Jongejan
led with 10 points. Austin Adams added eight.
Statistical notes: The Hawks shot badly again from the free-throw
line (13-23). Hillcrest was 7-10. Mitch Winter had two treys for Alta.
Hillcrest made just one three-pointer. Hillcrest outscored Alta
29-26 in the second half.
What we learned from this game: This was a convincing win, and
moved Alta near the top of the Region 4 standings again. Davis
could be a region player of the year candidate.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 13 - Alta 57, American Fork 53
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 22 points and hit several free
throws in the final minutes as Alta held off American Fork in a
Region 4 game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks led the entire game, and built the
lead to 50-33 with 4:22 left in the fourth quarter. Jordan Brown
added 18 points, and grabbed a big rebound in the final seconds
to halt American Fork's rally.
American Fork's highlights: The Cavemen went on a 20-5 run and
cut the margin to two points in the final minutes of the game.
Marcel Davis scored 18 points and Ben Beddes had 10.
Statistical notes: AF learned to foul someone other than Davis,
and the Hawks missed with charity shots in the final quarter. Alta
finished 20-32 from the line. AF dropped to 0-3 in region, with all
losses by four points or less.
What we learned from this game: This was a good win for Alta,
but free-throw shooting must improve. Most Region 4 games will
be close and every point will count. Davis impressed a lot of
people with his efforts, but Brown came through, too.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter at the game. To read the
D-News story, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune box score,
click here.
Jan. 8 - Lone Peak 66, Alta 57
Story of the game: Nick Emery and Tannon Pedersen continued
their torrid shooting, combining for 57 points as Lone Peak held on
to beat Alta in a Region 4 game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks had to ride the scoring of Kyle Davis,
who tied Emery as the game's high scorer with 31 points. Davis
was a one-man show, however, as Lone Peak clamped down on
Jordan Brown.
Lone Peak's highlights: The Knights are a young team, but their
game plan was perfect. Emery had 31 points and Pedersen 25,
and they defended Brown well, holding him scoreless.
Statistical notes: Despite its shooting prowess, Lone Peak was
just 21-38 from the free-throw line and that kept Alta in the game in
the fourth quarter.
What we learned from this game: Lone Peak coach Quincy Lewis
said his team was tired from the Brighton game two nights ago.
That's too bad, but that will be the case for all the Region 4 teams
the way the schedule is set up.
Links: The Deseret News and Provo Herald had reporters at the
game. To read the D-News game story, click here. To view the
Provo Herald article, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box
score, click here.
Jan. 6 - Alta 50, Pleasant Grove 49
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 19 points and Jordan Brown
had 11 as Alta held off Pleasant Grove, despite a season-high
scoring effort by the Vikings' Sefa Tanoai.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed by one point at halftime, but
outscored PG 19-5 in the third period to take a 13-point lead, and
then held on. Davis came back from a poor outing against
Bingham, and even hit a three-pointer.
PG's highlights: Tanoai led the Vikings' rally and, while they came
close at the end, they couldn't take the lead in front of their
screaming crowd.
Statistical notes: Alta shot 15-25 from the free-throw line; PG was
12-21, meaning both teams left points off the scoreboard. Tanoai
hit three treys for PG.
What we learned from this game: On opening night of Region 4
play, all three games were decided by three points or less. Free
throws make a difference.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Provo Herald's brief,
click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Jan. 2 - Bingham 69, Alta 56
Story of the game: Ben Clifford scored 19 points and Nate
Girsberger connected on two consecutive three-pointers late in the
game as Bingham held off Alta and concluded a very successful
non-region season.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed the entire game, but Jordan
Brown and Mitch Winter led a second-half rally that eventually cut
the margin to 48-42. Brown finished with 18 points and Winter had
16.
Bingham's highlights: The Miners dominated the first half and led
33-15 at intermission. Clifford had 17 of his 19 points in that time
period and Bingham beat Alta down the court on several
occasions. Shad sommerville had 14 points, Girsberger 13 and Ty
Hannay 11.
Statistical notes: Alta shot 24 percent in the first half and 34
percent for the game. Hannay has reached double figures in four of
his last six games.Alta's Kyle Davis had just 10 points, due to foul
trouble. Winter's 16 points was a season high.
What we learned from this game: The Christmas break probably
hampered Alta's shooting, and that was clearly the difference.
Brown was the instigator of a nice rally. When Brown takes the lead
role, good things happen for Alta.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter at the game. To read the
D-News story, click here. There was no report in the Salt Lake
Tribune.
Dec. 22 - Alta 62, Provo 55 (OT)
Story of the game: Jordan Brown scored 21 points, including
several key baskets late in the game, as Alta rallied to edge Provo
in an exciting overtime contest.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed 21-6 after the first quarter, but
did not panic. Brown led the rally in the second quarter as Alta cut
the margin to five. The game stayed close until Brown broke free
for a pair of layups in the OT.
Provo's highlights: Provo say plenty of bright spots, despite the
loss. Kyle Collinsworth scored 29 points and had two big baskets
late in the fourth quarter that allowed Provo to tie the game. Keith
Moore added 10 points.
Statistical notes: Kyle Davis had 16 points and 10 boards for Alta,
and 6-foot-9 Cody Johnson had a season-high 10 points. Alta was
only 11-22 from the free-throw line, but hit them when it counted.
What we learned from this game: This was a good win going into
the Christmas break, and set up the Bingham game next. Alta
didn't give up, and Brown made a name for himself on the
basketball court.
Links: The Deseret News and Provo Herald had reporters at the
game. To read the D-News story, click here. To view the Herald
article, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Dec. 17 - Alta 70, Copper Hills 60
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 18 points and Jordan Brown
had 17 as Alta rallied with a big second half to edge Copper Hills
in a non-region game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed 37-28 at halftime, but got the
offense going immediately. They outscored Copper Hills 20-7 in
the final period to win going away. Landon Barlow added 12 points.
Copper Hills' highlights: The Grizzlies shot out to a big lead. Steven
Cordova was high scorer with 21 points and Steven Larson had
17. The defense also did a nice job in the second quarter, holding
Alta to just seven points.
Statistical notes: Austin Albrecht was the rebounding leader with
8. Brown finished with nine assists and seven steals. Alta made
19-31 free throws; Copper Hills was 13-17.
What we learned from this game: The Hawks won their sixth
straight game, and enjoyed their first home game. This set up a
big game with 4A power Provo next.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 16 - Alta 47, Highland 41
Story of the game: Jordan Brown scored 12 points and Landon
Barlow 11 as Alta rallied in the fourth quarter to top Highland in a
non-region matchup.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks trailed most of the game, but got
balanced scoring and picked up their defense late in the game,
outscoring Highland 15-7 over the final eight minutes. Kyle Davis
and Brayden Beckham each had eight points.
Highland's highlights: The Rams played their style of game, but let
this one get away. Highland had Alta in foul trouble, and was hitting
its free throws. The Rams' defense was there, but the offense
struggled, scoring just 13 points in the second half.
Statistical notes: Highland hit a season-high 21-26 from the
free-throw line; Alta was just 6-14. Nate Fakahafua had 15 points
and Sam Orchard 12 for Highland. Alta held the Rams to just nine
field goals.
What we learned from this game: Alta turned the tables on the
home team, and earned - yet another - road win. This team could
be well prepared for the region season.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 12 - Alta 65, Dixie 41
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 20 points and Jordan Brown
had 16 as Alta gained a big lead early and cruised past hometown
favorite Dixie to win the Ken Robinson Classic in St. George.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks used a strong rebounding effort to
take a 35-20 halftime lead, and just extended it. Alta won the battle
of the boards 38-26, and also finished with 14 offensive rebounds.
The Hawks were able to empty the bench in the second half.
Dixie's highlights: Dixie trailed just 20-14 after the first quarter, and
Mike Sharp ended up as the team's leading scorer with 14 points.
The lead was 24 points going into the final quarter and stayed that
way.
Statistical notes: Alta went inside to get most of its points. Each
team had just one three-pointer, and both shot 56 percent from the
free-throw line.
What we learned from this game: Another road win gives Alta a
four-game win streak. Legacy beat Timpanogos 60-50 to earn third
place.
Links: The St. George Spectrum had a reporter at the game. To
read the Spectrum story, click here. To view the Deseret News
brief, click here. There was no report in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Dec. 12 - Alta 58, Legacy, Nev. 52
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored a season-high 27 points as
Alta held off Legacy, of Las Vegas, Nev., in the opening round of the
Ken Robinson tournament in St. George.
Alta's highlights: Davis used his size to hit 11 of 19 shots since
Legacy seemed to focus its defense on stopping Jordan Brown,
who still chipped in with 10 points. Davis, Cody Johnson and
Austin Albrecht each had seven rebounds.
Legacy's highlights: No information available.
Statistical notes: Brown had five assists and four steals. Alta shot
46 percent from the field, and 60 percent from the free-throw line.
Brown hit some key FTs and was 4-5 from the line.
What we learned from this game: This was a quality win over a
decent Nevada team, and set up Alta up to play in the title game
against Dixie.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game and a lot
of information was not available. To read the Deseret News brief,
click here. To read the Maxpreps.com game page, click here.
Dec. 8 - Alta 59, Olympus 47
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 19 points and Jordan Brown
had 18 as Alta beat Olympus for the second straight year, handing
the Titans their first loss of the season, and on their home court.
Alta's highlights: The game was tied 37-37 entering the fourth
quarter, but Alta went on an 11-0 spurt to quiet the home crowd.
Mitch Winter added 13 points, including a pair of three-pointers as
Alta gained another road win.
Oly's highlights: The Titans' Nicholas Paulos seems back to full
strength, following an illness, and led Oly with 18 points, including
four treys. Oly had trouble matching up inside.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot about the same from the
free-throw line. Suprisingly, Paulos was the only Oly shooter to nail
a three-pointer. Alta ended up outscoring Oly 22-10 in the final
quarter.
What we learned from this game: The Hawks improved to 2-1
with a convincing victory. This should be good for morale, too, as
Alta continues its road swing for the first eight games.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 4 - Alta 63, Northridge 44
Story of the game: Jordan Brown scored 21 points and Kyle Davis
had 17 as Alta broke away from Northridge in the third quarter and
claimed its first win of the season in a non-region game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks led 32-26 at halftime, but went on a
13-0 run in the third period to gain an insurmountable lead.
Landon Barlow added 10 points, including a pair of three-pointers.
Northridge's highlights: The Knights got some hot shooting from
Chad Colby and actually led Alta after the first quarter. Colby
finished with 20 points. Isaac Hernandez added 11.
Statistical notes: Alta had more trouble at the free-throw line,
hitting just 5-16 shots. That's odd for a team that stresses
fundamentals. Northridge was just 7-14. Only five players scored
for Northridge.
What we learned from this game: Alta had a big height advantage
and coach Jim Barker said the Hawks sped things up after
halftime, and it worked. Davis impressed the crowd a big dunk.
Links: The Ogden Standard-Examiner had a reporter at the game.
To read the Standard story, click here. To see the Deseret News
brief, click here. To see the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Dec. 1 - Davis 59, Alta 52
Story of the game: Trevor Webb and Josh Vanweezep scored 13
points apiece, and the Davis Darts hit 33-43 free throws in the
season opener to hold off Alta in a non-region game.
Alta's highlights: The Hawks fell behind early, and had a horrible
second quarter, trailing 23-7. They installed a full-court press and
rallied behind Kyle Davis (17 points) and Jordan Brown. Alta
scored 33 points in the final quarter, but it wasn't enough.
Davis' highlights: The Darts hit 27-36 FTs in the second half.
Vanweezep hit six straight down the stretch. Davis had a lot of
players recently join the team from football.
Statistical notes: There were 77 FTs attempted. Alta hit on only
18-34 charity shots. Ten different players scored for Davis. It looks
like the Darts will be pretty good this year.
What we learned from this game: This was the first of six straight
road games Alta has to start the season. Alta shot 2-15 from the
field in the first half and had 11 turnovers.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter and photographer at the
game. To read the D-News game story, click here. To view the Salt
Lake Tribune box score, click here. To see the D-News photo
gallery, click here.
Salt Lake Tribune photo
Kyle Davis awaits to an official's call during the Hawks' season-
opening game against Davis.
opening game against Davis.
Courtesy Alta High
Jordan Brown looks for a teammate.
Courtesy Alta High
Jake Baum dribbles past a defender.
Courtesy Alta High
Jackson Berry heads for the hoop past a Lone Peak defender.
Salt Lake Tribune photo
Alta's Kyle Davis (No. 21) and Landon Barlow celebrate the Hawks' win
over Brighton that clinched the Region 4 championship.
over Brighton that clinched the Region 4 championship.