| HUNTER BOYS BASKETBALL - 2009-10 |
2008-09 results (8-12, 3-7)
Nov. 25 – at Box Elder (L 50-70)
Dec. 1 – at West (L 52-64)
Dec. 5 – at Murray (L 78-84)
Dec. 12 – TAYLORSVILLE (W 69-66)
Dec. 17 – at Wasatch (W 49-45)
Dec. 23 – MORGAN (W 65-57)
Jan. 2 – at Snow Canyon (W 48-39)
Jan. 3 – at Pine View (W 57-52)
Jan. 6 – BEAR RIVER (L 50-56)
Jan. 9 – at Skyline (L 41-57)
Jan. 16 – at West Jordan* (L 43-67)
Jan. 20 – RIVERTON* (L 52-60)
Jan. 23 – at Kearns* (W 46-41)
Jan. 27 – BINGHAM* (L 49-65)
Jan. 30 – COPPER HILLS* (W 59-41)
Feb. 6 – WEST JORDAN* (L 67-81)
Feb. 10 – at Riverton* (L 45-58)
Feb. 13 – KEARNS* (W 56-46)
Feb. 20 – at Copper Hills* (L 53-57)
Feb. 24 – at Bingham* (L 48-66)
* - Region 3 games. Home games in CAPS
Nov. 25 – at Box Elder (L 50-70)
Dec. 1 – at West (L 52-64)
Dec. 5 – at Murray (L 78-84)
Dec. 12 – TAYLORSVILLE (W 69-66)
Dec. 17 – at Wasatch (W 49-45)
Dec. 23 – MORGAN (W 65-57)
Jan. 2 – at Snow Canyon (W 48-39)
Jan. 3 – at Pine View (W 57-52)
Jan. 6 – BEAR RIVER (L 50-56)
Jan. 9 – at Skyline (L 41-57)
Jan. 16 – at West Jordan* (L 43-67)
Jan. 20 – RIVERTON* (L 52-60)
Jan. 23 – at Kearns* (W 46-41)
Jan. 27 – BINGHAM* (L 49-65)
Jan. 30 – COPPER HILLS* (W 59-41)
Feb. 6 – WEST JORDAN* (L 67-81)
Feb. 10 – at Riverton* (L 45-58)
Feb. 13 – KEARNS* (W 56-46)
Feb. 20 – at Copper Hills* (L 53-57)
Feb. 24 – at Bingham* (L 48-66)
* - Region 3 games. Home games in CAPS
Hunter links
* - Hunter home page
* - Hunter boys basketball roster
* - Tribune: Hunter hopes for better future
* - Hunter 2008-09 boys basketball
* - Hunter girls basketball page
* - Hunter football page
* - Hunter High School website
* - Hunter site on Wikipedia.org
* - Hunter home page
* - Hunter boys basketball roster
* - Tribune: Hunter hopes for better future
* - Hunter 2008-09 boys basketball
* - Hunter girls basketball page
* - Hunter football page
* - Hunter High School website
* - Hunter site on Wikipedia.org
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2009-10 schedule (1-19, 0-12)
Dec. 3 – PINE VIEW (L 24-44)
Dec. 4 – at Taylorsville (L 47-63)
Dec. 11 – SNOW CANYON (L 46-56)
Dec. 16 – at Morgan (L 58-87)
Dec. 18 – KEARNS (L 50-66)
Dec. 22 – STANSBURY (W 55-51)
Dec. 30 – at Copper Hills (L 52-72)
Jan. 8 – at Murray* (L 35-57)
Jan. 12 – SKYLINE* (L 37-48)
Jan. 15 – CYPRUS* (L 39-41)
Jan. 19 – at West* (L 30-63)
Jan. 26 – at Cottonwood* (L 37-52)
Jan. 29 – at Granger* (L 76-86)
Feb. 2 – MURRAY* (L 56-64)
Feb. 5 – at Skyline* (L 35-50)
Feb. 9 – at Cyprus* (L 49-60)
Feb. 12 – WEST* (L 53-68)
Feb. 16 – WASATCH (L 60-67)
Feb. 19 – COTTONWOOD* (L 63-70)
Feb. 23 – GRANGER* (L 36-52)
* - Region 2 games. Home games in CAPS
Dec. 3 – PINE VIEW (L 24-44)
Dec. 4 – at Taylorsville (L 47-63)
Dec. 11 – SNOW CANYON (L 46-56)
Dec. 16 – at Morgan (L 58-87)
Dec. 18 – KEARNS (L 50-66)
Dec. 22 – STANSBURY (W 55-51)
Dec. 30 – at Copper Hills (L 52-72)
Jan. 8 – at Murray* (L 35-57)
Jan. 12 – SKYLINE* (L 37-48)
Jan. 15 – CYPRUS* (L 39-41)
Jan. 19 – at West* (L 30-63)
Jan. 26 – at Cottonwood* (L 37-52)
Jan. 29 – at Granger* (L 76-86)
Feb. 2 – MURRAY* (L 56-64)
Feb. 5 – at Skyline* (L 35-50)
Feb. 9 – at Cyprus* (L 49-60)
Feb. 12 – WEST* (L 53-68)
Feb. 16 – WASATCH (L 60-67)
Feb. 19 – COTTONWOOD* (L 63-70)
Feb. 23 – GRANGER* (L 36-52)
* - Region 2 games. Home games in CAPS
Region 2 standings
West 10 0 1.000 17 2 .895
Skyline 7 3 .700 10 9 .526
Murray 6 3 .667 9 9 .500
Cottonwood 5 4 .556 8 9 .471
Cyprus 4 5 .444 5 13 .278
Granger 1 8 .111 3 15 .167
Hunter 0 10 .000 1 16 .059
West 10 0 1.000 17 2 .895
Skyline 7 3 .700 10 9 .526
Murray 6 3 .667 9 9 .500
Cottonwood 5 4 .556 8 9 .471
Cyprus 4 5 .444 5 13 .278
Granger 1 8 .111 3 15 .167
Hunter 0 10 .000 1 16 .059
Region Overall
W L Pct. W L Pct.
W L Pct. W L Pct.
SEASON SCHEDULE
Nov. 24 results
Cottonwood 56, Taylorsville 53
Judge Memorial 47, Cyprus 43
West Jordan 73, West 48
Kearns 80, Granger 70
Dec. 1
Olympus 67, Cottonwood 46
Highland 49, Cyprus 41
Taylorsville 82, Granger 77 (OT)
Jordan 58, Murray 51
Riverton 57, Skyline 51
Dec. 2
Grantsville 41, Cyprus 38
Dec. 3
Pine View 44, Hunter 24
West 55, Dixie 31
Dec. 4
Hillcrest 62, Cottonwood 46
Copper Hills 76, Granger 43
Taylorsville 63, Hunter 47
West Jordan 62, Skyline 52
Dec. 8
Cottonwood 43, Highland 38
Murray 70, East 43
Morgan 62, West 51
Dec. 9
Woods Cross 57, Cyprus 44
West 57, Stansbury 29
Dec. 10
Skyline 67, Copper Hills 61
Syracuse 60, Granger 53
Dec. 11
Riverton 39, Cyprus 35
Snow Canyon 56, Hunter 46
Olympus 61, Murray 51
Highland 61, Skyline 44
West 63, Clearfield 57
Dec. 12
Taylorsville 47, Cyprus 44
Dec. 15
Cyprus 63, East 59
Woods Cross 69, Granger 47
Taylorsville 60, Murray 59
Juan Diego 41, Skyline 36
West 70, Salem Hills 59
Dec. 16
West Jordan 53, Cyprus 40
Morgan 87, Hunter 58
Murray 60, Spanish Fork 53
Dec. 18
West Jordan 67, Cottonwood 44
Granger 57, East 52
Kearns 66, Hunter 50
Murray 47, Riverton 37
Olympus 50, Skyline 26
West 45, Woods Cross 43
Dec. 22
Granger 62, Spanish Fork 57
Highland 63, Murray 43
Lehi 66, Skyline 47
West 67, East 48
Hunter 55, Stansbury 51
Dec. 29
Tooele 53, Granger 41
West Jordan 65, Murray 61
Dec. 30
Cottonwood 59, Bountiful 52
Copper Hills 72, Hunter 52
Judge Memorial 72, Skyline 54
Dec. 31
Lehi 54, Granger 49
Nov. 24 results
Cottonwood 56, Taylorsville 53
Judge Memorial 47, Cyprus 43
West Jordan 73, West 48
Kearns 80, Granger 70
Dec. 1
Olympus 67, Cottonwood 46
Highland 49, Cyprus 41
Taylorsville 82, Granger 77 (OT)
Jordan 58, Murray 51
Riverton 57, Skyline 51
Dec. 2
Grantsville 41, Cyprus 38
Dec. 3
Pine View 44, Hunter 24
West 55, Dixie 31
Dec. 4
Hillcrest 62, Cottonwood 46
Copper Hills 76, Granger 43
Taylorsville 63, Hunter 47
West Jordan 62, Skyline 52
Dec. 8
Cottonwood 43, Highland 38
Murray 70, East 43
Morgan 62, West 51
Dec. 9
Woods Cross 57, Cyprus 44
West 57, Stansbury 29
Dec. 10
Skyline 67, Copper Hills 61
Syracuse 60, Granger 53
Dec. 11
Riverton 39, Cyprus 35
Snow Canyon 56, Hunter 46
Olympus 61, Murray 51
Highland 61, Skyline 44
West 63, Clearfield 57
Dec. 12
Taylorsville 47, Cyprus 44
Dec. 15
Cyprus 63, East 59
Woods Cross 69, Granger 47
Taylorsville 60, Murray 59
Juan Diego 41, Skyline 36
West 70, Salem Hills 59
Dec. 16
West Jordan 53, Cyprus 40
Morgan 87, Hunter 58
Murray 60, Spanish Fork 53
Dec. 18
West Jordan 67, Cottonwood 44
Granger 57, East 52
Kearns 66, Hunter 50
Murray 47, Riverton 37
Olympus 50, Skyline 26
West 45, Woods Cross 43
Dec. 22
Granger 62, Spanish Fork 57
Highland 63, Murray 43
Lehi 66, Skyline 47
West 67, East 48
Hunter 55, Stansbury 51
Dec. 29
Tooele 53, Granger 41
West Jordan 65, Murray 61
Dec. 30
Cottonwood 59, Bountiful 52
Copper Hills 72, Hunter 52
Judge Memorial 72, Skyline 54
Dec. 31
Lehi 54, Granger 49
Feb. 16 - Wasatch 67, Hunter 60
Story of the game: Trevor Bamgartner scored 19 points and Mike
Brown 18 as Wasatch opened the fourth quarter with a 12-0 run and
held off Hunter in a non-region game.
Hunter's highlights: This was a close game throughout, and Hunter
rode Dimitri Saliba's scoring efforts to keep Wasatch nervous late in
the game. Brandon Peterson had his best home game with 20 points
and Saliba 16.
Wasatch's highlights: The Wasps led 46-42 and then opened up a
16-point margin to win their only game against a 5A opponent.
Wasatch hit 14-20 free throws to clinch the victory.
Statistical notes: Hunter dropped to 1-17 this season. This was
Wasatch's only game in the Salt Lake Valley. Saliba had three treys
for Hunter.
What we learned from this game: This was a winnable game, but
Wasatch is among the best in 3A. The offensive effort was Hunter's
best in a while and Peterson and Saliba had good 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. 12 - West 68, Hunter 53
Story of the game: Jordan Tanner got hot early, scoring a
season-high 27 points as West blew past Hunter and clinched first
place in Region 2.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines trailed 62-35 going into the
fourth quarter, but rallied with a convincing effort. Brett Lunceford
topped Hunter with 13 points, while Dimitri Saliba added 11.
West's best moment: Tanner nailed seven three-pointers and
played the key role as the Panthers blew this game open early. Tyrell
Corbin added 11 points. West emptied its bench and nine players
scored.
Statistical notes: Tanner's big effort bumped his ppg average by over
one point - 12.3. West's 68-point effort was its second-highest this
season. Austin Hernandez had two of Hunter's five three-pointers.
Lunceford had reached double figures in the last three games.
What we learned from this game: This was one of those "David vs.
Goliath" games and Goliath never gave David a chance. This was
Hunter's last road game of the 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.
Feb. 9 - Cyprus 60, Hunter 49
Story of the game: Landon Stauffer scored 13 points and Jazz White
had 10 as Cyprus blanked Hunter in the opening period and went on
to whip the Wolverines in a Region 2 game.
Hunter's best moment: Trailing 42-22, Hunter scored 27 points in
the final period to try to put a scare into the home team. Brett
Lunceford led with 15 points. The Wolverines nailed seven
three-point baskets.
Cyprus' best moment: The Pirates never trailed, claiming an 11-0
lead by the end of the first period and building a 20-point margin at
one time. Cyprus emptied its bench and 10 players scored.
Statistical notes: Stauffer and Colton Squire had a pair of
three-pointers for Cyprus. Squire has scored 29 of his 41 points this
season in the last four games. Hunter's 27-point effort in the fourth
quarter was its highest this season. Cyprus swept the season series.
What we learned from this game: A poor start prevented Hunter from
being competitive in this game. The good news is the Wolverines
finish the season with two home 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.
Feb. 5 - Skyline 50, Hunter 35
Story of the game: Brian Orr and Jake Osterloh had big games as
Skyline finally pulled away from Hunter in the fourth quarter and
claimed its third straight Region 2 win.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines did a nice job defensively,
and had Skyline worried until late. Brett Lunceford had one of his best
games this season with 13 points.
Skyline's best moment: The Eagles led just 27-22 going into the
final period. Hunter did a nice job bottling up Jaden Jackson, so Orr
(13 points) and Osterloh (12) came through. Skyline outscored
Hunter 23-13 in the final period.
Statistical notes: Skyline shot 8-10 from the free-throw line, while
Hunter was 8-17. Hunter's top two scorers combined for just 10
points. Osterloh's 12 points was his season high.
What we learned from this game: It has been a long time since
Hunter won a game, but the Wolverines have been competitive.
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. 2 - Murray 64, Hunter 56
Story of the game: David Collette scored 21 points and got help from
Wyatt Woodard and Riley Grandinetti as Murray finally pulled away
from Hunter in a Region 2 game.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines have usually had problems
on offense, but for the second straight game they put up some points.
Dimitri Saliba had 19 points and Brayden Loertscher had 12.
Murray's best moment: The game was tied 27-27 at halftime, but
Murray's balance on offense paid big dividends after that. Grandinetti
had his best game of the season with 13 points, including three treys.
Statistical notes: Hunter had six three-pointers, led by Austin
Hernandez with three. Murray improved to 6-4 on the road with three
straight wins.
What we learned from this game: The Wolverines missed their
chance at an upset win, but they are certainly playing teams tougher.
More players are stepping up, and that could pay off soon.
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.
Jan. 29 - Granger 86, Hunter 76 (OT)
Story of the game: Deng Deng scored 19 points, but he received a
lot of help as Granger had its best shooting night of the season and
bounced Hunter in overtime.
Hunter's best moment: Brandon Peterson led a balanced scoring
offense with a season-high 24 points. The Wolverines rallied from an
eight-point deficit in the fourth period to force the extra session. Austin
Hernandez added 16 points, including four treys.
Granger's best moment: The Lancers led most of the game, but lost
it in the final period. Granger connected on 29-31 free throws, many
in the final minutes, and pulled away in overtime. Austin Scott had 18
points and Cody Thorup 17.
Statistical notes: Hunter made 14-16 free throws. This was Hunter's
first overtime game. Granger's 86-point effort was its most this
season.
What we learned from this game: Hunter played well, but lost
another tough game - this one in overtime. It's apparent the
Wolverines aren't going to the state tournament, so now it's time to
prepare for next year.
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. 26 - Cottonwood 52, Hunter 37
Story of the game: Korbin Dooley scored 16 points and Rollin Carter
had 15 as Cottonwood broke free in the fourth quarter and beat
Hunter for its fourth straight Region 2 victory.
Hunter's best moment: Where is Hunter's offense. The Wolverines
were held to less than 40 points for the fifth straight game. They
played well in the first quarter, taking a 14-9 lead. Austin Hernandez
and Brandon Peterson had eight points each.
Cottonwood's best moment: The Colts won with defense, holding
Hunter to single digits in the second and third quarters to take a
five-point lead. Tim Glenn added seven points, and played his usual
great floor game.
Statistical notes: This was Cottonwood's best defensive effort this
season. Cottonwood outscored Hunter 21-11 in the fourth period and
moved above .500 for the first time.
What we learned from this game: Hunter lost its sixth straight game
and plays at Granger next, with the winner getting out of the region
basement.
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. 19 - West 63, Hunter 30
Story of the game - Tyrell Corbin scored 20 points as West rallied
from a first-quarter deficit to dominate Hunter and capture the Region
2 game.
Hunter's best moment - Dimitri Saliba scored 12 points and helped
Hunter grab 16-9 first-quarter lead. Brayden Loertscher added eight
points, but the Wolverines scored just 14 points combined during the
final three quarters.
West's best moment - The Panthers led 21-20 at halftime, but
outscored Hunter 29-6 in the third period to turn the game into a rout.
Jordan Tanner added 11 points and Junior Vea had 10.
Statistical notes - Both teams shot poorly from the free-throw line,
but it didn't make a difference. Tanner had three treys for West.
What we learned from this game - This was Hunter's worst loss of
the season, and the Wolverines' wost offensive performance since
the season opener.
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. 15 - Cyprus 41, Hunter 39
Story of the game - Marquis Newman scored 12 points, but it was
Isaac Johnson's layup at the buzzer that gave Cyprus an exciting
Region 2 win over Hunter.
Hunter's best moment - The Wolverines came back behind Dimitri
Saliba, who had 15 points, and Austin Hernandez, who had 12.
Cyprus' best moment - The Pirates held Hunter scoreless in the
opening quarter and took a 7-0 lead. The game was close after that.
Newman was backed up by Jazz White, who added 10 points.
Statistical notes - Hunter rallied to take a 28-26 lead going into the
fourth period. Hunter made five three-pointers, while Cyprus had two.
Marcus Bryce had eight points for Cyprus.
What we learned from this game - The win ended a three-game
losing streak and improved Cyprus to 1-1 in region. Both of the
Pirates' wins this year have come on the road.
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. 12 - Skyline 48, Hunter 37
Story of the game - Jaden Jackson scored 19 points as Skyline
buried Hunter with a huge second quarter and claimed the Region 2
victory.
Hunter's best moment - The Wolverines led 9-8 after the first period,
but fell far behind after that. Brandon Peterson and Fausia Tanuvasa
put together a nice rally in the third period, but it wasn't enough.
Peterson finished with 14 points and Tanuvasa had 11.
Skyline's best moment - The Eagles outscored Hunter 22-7 in the
second quarter to take a 14-point halftime lead. James Tingey added
11 points and Brian Orr had eight.
Statistical notes - Skyline made 7-11 free throws, while Hunter was
2-3. Skyline had four three-pointers; Hunter had three. Dimitri Saliba
and Austin Hernandez added eight points for Hunter.
What we learned from this game - Hunter fell to 0-2 in region, and
the Wolverines have scored less than 40 points in each game. More
offense is needed. Hunter must find a scorer.
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.
Jan. 8 - Murray 57, Hunter 35
Story of the game - David Collette led a balanced scoring attack with
12 points as Murray blew out Hunter in the Region 2 opener for both
teams.
Hunter's best moment - The Wolverines fell behind early, and didn't
mount a comeback until late in the game. Fausia Tanuvasa and
Dimitri Saliba were the top scorers with nine points.
Murray's best moment - The Spartans won this game with defense.
They led 30-15 at halftime and bumped the margin to 43-22 entering
the final quarter. Michael Lombardo came off the bench to score eight
points, including a pair of three-pointers.
Statistical notes - Both teams shot about 50 percent from the
free-throw line. Eleven players scored for Murray. Hunter's 35 points
was its lowest since the season opener and Murray's best defensive
effort.
What we learned from this game - Hunter dropped its season
opener due to a lack of offense. It might have been Murray's defense,
but not likely. Hunter needs to find a scorer, preferably more than one.
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. 30 - Copper Hills 72, Hunter 52
Story of the game: Tyler Faalogo scored a season-high 18 points as
Copper Hills jumped to a big lead and buried Hunter in a non-region
game.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines played evenly with Copper
Hills in the second half. Dimitri Saliba was the scoring leader with 22
points.
Copper Hills' best moment: The Grizzlies had a 25-8 advantage after
the first period and extended it to 37-15 at halftime. Steven Cordova
had 13 points and Josh Powell 11.
Statistical notes: Hunter had just two three-pointers, despite being
so far behind most of the game. Austin Hernandez had seven points
for Hunter. Steven Larson had nine points for Copper Hills.
What we learned from this game: After recording their first win, the
Wolverines were humbled quickly by Copper Hills. This was Hunter's
last game before 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. 22 - Hunter 55, Stansbury 51
Story of the game - Austin Hernandez scored 17 points as Hunter
rallied in the third quarter and then hung to beat Stansbury for its first
win of the season.
Hunter's best moment - Hernandez had five three-point baskets for
Hunter, which outscored Stansbury 16-8 in the third period to take a
five-point lead. Fausia Tanuvasa had nine points for the Wolverines.
Stansbury's best moment - The Stallions had a big second quarter
and took a 33-30 halftime lead. Taylor Hunt had a game-high 20
points and Reggie Roberts has 12.
Statistical notes - The game was won (and lost) at the free-throw
line. Hunter was 10-19; Stansbury 10-29. Both teams made seven
three-pointers.
What we learned from this game - The Wolverines finally picked up
their first victory and captured a close game. Now they can go into the
Christmas holiday break with some momentum.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read the
Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here. To see the Tooele
Transcript's brief, click here. There was no report in the Deseret
News.
Dec. 18 - Kearns 66, Hunter 50
Story of the game: Andrew Lokeni had a season-high 21 points and
Kearns dominate the second in half in rallying past Hunter in a
non-region game.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines got 15 points from Brandon
Peterson and actually led 27-16 at intermission. Austin Hernandez
added 10 points.
Kearns' best moment: This was like two separate games. Kearns
rallied from an 11-point deficit, outscoring Hunter 50-23 over the final
two periods to take the game. Dalton Noble added 11 points.
Statistical notes: Kearns had a big advantage in fouls. The Cougars
shot 22-32 from the free-throw line. Hunter was 11-21. Kearns
scored 29 points in the fourth quarter alone.
What we learned from this game: It's possible the Wolverines got so
excited about the possibility of a win that they neglected to put out the
required effort in the second half, and things snowballed from there.
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 - Morgan 87, Hunter 58
Story of the game: Forward Casey Evans had a season-high 30
points as Morgan blew out Hunter in a non-region game.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines' offense played better,
recording a season-high point total. Austin Hernandez led with 19
points and Brandon Peterson 13. Hunter trailed 23-5 in the opening
quarter, but rallied in the second period.
Morgan's best moment: The Trojans led the entire game, and
outscored Hunter 49-30 in the second half to beat their second 5A
school (West). Braden Saunders added 23 points.
Statistical notes: Eleven players scored for Morgan. Evans also had
a game-high eight rebounds. Dimitri Saliba had nine points for
Hunter.
What we learned from this game: The Wolverines fell to 0-4, and
probably weren't expecting this to be a blowout. Hunter beat Morgan
last year.
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. 11 - Snow Canyon 56, Hunter 46
Story of the game: Joseph Graham scored 15 points as Snow
Canyon rallied in the second half and earned its first win of the
season.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines played well in the first
quarter, scored 23 points, and actually had a nine-point lead at
halftime. They only scored 12 points in the entire second half. Austin
Hernandez and Brandon Peterson led with 11 points.
Snow Canyon's best moment: The Warriors dominated the second
half, outscoring Hunter 31-12 and won going away. Jacob Frei and
Samuel Wilde each added nine points.
Statistical notes: Snow Canyon shot 18-25 from the free-throw line.
Hunter was 6-11. Hernandez had three treys for Hunter.
What we learned from this game: Unlike the first two games, Hunter
played well in the opening half, then gave it up later. The team needs
to play four full quarters to succeed.
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 - Taylorsville 63, Hunter 47
Story of the game - Brady Wright scored 18 points, including five
treys, as Taylorsville blew out Hunter with a big second quarter and
claimed the non-region victory.
Hunter's best moment - The Wolverines rallied in the second half,
but couldn't put a dent into the deficit. Peter Fuimaona had 11 points
and Brandon Peterson added 10.
Taylorsville's best moment - The Warriors outscored Hunter 20-6 in
the second quarter and claimed a 31-19 halftime advantage. Andrew
Togiai had 13 points and Stevie McCloyn 10.
Statistical notes - Taylorsville Center Yai Ajak had his best game
and had seven points and eight rebounds. Fuimaona had two of
Hunter's four treys.
What we learned from this game - The Wolverines dropped to 0-2
on the season, but played a much better game than the opener.
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. 3 - Pine View 44, Hunter 24
Story of the game - Darren Powers scored 11 points and Adam
Bangerter 10 as Pine View blew out Hunter with a big first quarter and
claimed the non-region victory.
Hunter's best moment - This wasn't a great first game. Hunter trailed
the entire way and only an 11-point fourth quarter kept this from being
embarrassing. Peter Fuimaona had seven for Hunter.
Pine View's best moment - The Panthers' defense made the
difference in this game. Pine View also playing its second game, and
was never really threatened.
Statistical notes - Hunter's 24-point effort was its worst in at least
eight years. The Wolverines only shot three free throws, and made
one.
What we learned from this game - This wasn't a great first game.
Hunter was probably the last local team to play their opener, and they
didn't fare well.
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.
Story of the game: Trevor Bamgartner scored 19 points and Mike
Brown 18 as Wasatch opened the fourth quarter with a 12-0 run and
held off Hunter in a non-region game.
Hunter's highlights: This was a close game throughout, and Hunter
rode Dimitri Saliba's scoring efforts to keep Wasatch nervous late in
the game. Brandon Peterson had his best home game with 20 points
and Saliba 16.
Wasatch's highlights: The Wasps led 46-42 and then opened up a
16-point margin to win their only game against a 5A opponent.
Wasatch hit 14-20 free throws to clinch the victory.
Statistical notes: Hunter dropped to 1-17 this season. This was
Wasatch's only game in the Salt Lake Valley. Saliba had three treys
for Hunter.
What we learned from this game: This was a winnable game, but
Wasatch is among the best in 3A. The offensive effort was Hunter's
best in a while and Peterson and Saliba had good 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. 12 - West 68, Hunter 53
Story of the game: Jordan Tanner got hot early, scoring a
season-high 27 points as West blew past Hunter and clinched first
place in Region 2.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines trailed 62-35 going into the
fourth quarter, but rallied with a convincing effort. Brett Lunceford
topped Hunter with 13 points, while Dimitri Saliba added 11.
West's best moment: Tanner nailed seven three-pointers and
played the key role as the Panthers blew this game open early. Tyrell
Corbin added 11 points. West emptied its bench and nine players
scored.
Statistical notes: Tanner's big effort bumped his ppg average by over
one point - 12.3. West's 68-point effort was its second-highest this
season. Austin Hernandez had two of Hunter's five three-pointers.
Lunceford had reached double figures in the last three games.
What we learned from this game: This was one of those "David vs.
Goliath" games and Goliath never gave David a chance. This was
Hunter's last road game of the 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.
Feb. 9 - Cyprus 60, Hunter 49
Story of the game: Landon Stauffer scored 13 points and Jazz White
had 10 as Cyprus blanked Hunter in the opening period and went on
to whip the Wolverines in a Region 2 game.
Hunter's best moment: Trailing 42-22, Hunter scored 27 points in
the final period to try to put a scare into the home team. Brett
Lunceford led with 15 points. The Wolverines nailed seven
three-point baskets.
Cyprus' best moment: The Pirates never trailed, claiming an 11-0
lead by the end of the first period and building a 20-point margin at
one time. Cyprus emptied its bench and 10 players scored.
Statistical notes: Stauffer and Colton Squire had a pair of
three-pointers for Cyprus. Squire has scored 29 of his 41 points this
season in the last four games. Hunter's 27-point effort in the fourth
quarter was its highest this season. Cyprus swept the season series.
What we learned from this game: A poor start prevented Hunter from
being competitive in this game. The good news is the Wolverines
finish the season with two home 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.
Feb. 5 - Skyline 50, Hunter 35
Story of the game: Brian Orr and Jake Osterloh had big games as
Skyline finally pulled away from Hunter in the fourth quarter and
claimed its third straight Region 2 win.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines did a nice job defensively,
and had Skyline worried until late. Brett Lunceford had one of his best
games this season with 13 points.
Skyline's best moment: The Eagles led just 27-22 going into the
final period. Hunter did a nice job bottling up Jaden Jackson, so Orr
(13 points) and Osterloh (12) came through. Skyline outscored
Hunter 23-13 in the final period.
Statistical notes: Skyline shot 8-10 from the free-throw line, while
Hunter was 8-17. Hunter's top two scorers combined for just 10
points. Osterloh's 12 points was his season high.
What we learned from this game: It has been a long time since
Hunter won a game, but the Wolverines have been competitive.
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. 2 - Murray 64, Hunter 56
Story of the game: David Collette scored 21 points and got help from
Wyatt Woodard and Riley Grandinetti as Murray finally pulled away
from Hunter in a Region 2 game.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines have usually had problems
on offense, but for the second straight game they put up some points.
Dimitri Saliba had 19 points and Brayden Loertscher had 12.
Murray's best moment: The game was tied 27-27 at halftime, but
Murray's balance on offense paid big dividends after that. Grandinetti
had his best game of the season with 13 points, including three treys.
Statistical notes: Hunter had six three-pointers, led by Austin
Hernandez with three. Murray improved to 6-4 on the road with three
straight wins.
What we learned from this game: The Wolverines missed their
chance at an upset win, but they are certainly playing teams tougher.
More players are stepping up, and that could pay off soon.
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.
Jan. 29 - Granger 86, Hunter 76 (OT)
Story of the game: Deng Deng scored 19 points, but he received a
lot of help as Granger had its best shooting night of the season and
bounced Hunter in overtime.
Hunter's best moment: Brandon Peterson led a balanced scoring
offense with a season-high 24 points. The Wolverines rallied from an
eight-point deficit in the fourth period to force the extra session. Austin
Hernandez added 16 points, including four treys.
Granger's best moment: The Lancers led most of the game, but lost
it in the final period. Granger connected on 29-31 free throws, many
in the final minutes, and pulled away in overtime. Austin Scott had 18
points and Cody Thorup 17.
Statistical notes: Hunter made 14-16 free throws. This was Hunter's
first overtime game. Granger's 86-point effort was its most this
season.
What we learned from this game: Hunter played well, but lost
another tough game - this one in overtime. It's apparent the
Wolverines aren't going to the state tournament, so now it's time to
prepare for next year.
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. 26 - Cottonwood 52, Hunter 37
Story of the game: Korbin Dooley scored 16 points and Rollin Carter
had 15 as Cottonwood broke free in the fourth quarter and beat
Hunter for its fourth straight Region 2 victory.
Hunter's best moment: Where is Hunter's offense. The Wolverines
were held to less than 40 points for the fifth straight game. They
played well in the first quarter, taking a 14-9 lead. Austin Hernandez
and Brandon Peterson had eight points each.
Cottonwood's best moment: The Colts won with defense, holding
Hunter to single digits in the second and third quarters to take a
five-point lead. Tim Glenn added seven points, and played his usual
great floor game.
Statistical notes: This was Cottonwood's best defensive effort this
season. Cottonwood outscored Hunter 21-11 in the fourth period and
moved above .500 for the first time.
What we learned from this game: Hunter lost its sixth straight game
and plays at Granger next, with the winner getting out of the region
basement.
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. 19 - West 63, Hunter 30
Story of the game - Tyrell Corbin scored 20 points as West rallied
from a first-quarter deficit to dominate Hunter and capture the Region
2 game.
Hunter's best moment - Dimitri Saliba scored 12 points and helped
Hunter grab 16-9 first-quarter lead. Brayden Loertscher added eight
points, but the Wolverines scored just 14 points combined during the
final three quarters.
West's best moment - The Panthers led 21-20 at halftime, but
outscored Hunter 29-6 in the third period to turn the game into a rout.
Jordan Tanner added 11 points and Junior Vea had 10.
Statistical notes - Both teams shot poorly from the free-throw line,
but it didn't make a difference. Tanner had three treys for West.
What we learned from this game - This was Hunter's worst loss of
the season, and the Wolverines' wost offensive performance since
the season opener.
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. 15 - Cyprus 41, Hunter 39
Story of the game - Marquis Newman scored 12 points, but it was
Isaac Johnson's layup at the buzzer that gave Cyprus an exciting
Region 2 win over Hunter.
Hunter's best moment - The Wolverines came back behind Dimitri
Saliba, who had 15 points, and Austin Hernandez, who had 12.
Cyprus' best moment - The Pirates held Hunter scoreless in the
opening quarter and took a 7-0 lead. The game was close after that.
Newman was backed up by Jazz White, who added 10 points.
Statistical notes - Hunter rallied to take a 28-26 lead going into the
fourth period. Hunter made five three-pointers, while Cyprus had two.
Marcus Bryce had eight points for Cyprus.
What we learned from this game - The win ended a three-game
losing streak and improved Cyprus to 1-1 in region. Both of the
Pirates' wins this year have come on the road.
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. 12 - Skyline 48, Hunter 37
Story of the game - Jaden Jackson scored 19 points as Skyline
buried Hunter with a huge second quarter and claimed the Region 2
victory.
Hunter's best moment - The Wolverines led 9-8 after the first period,
but fell far behind after that. Brandon Peterson and Fausia Tanuvasa
put together a nice rally in the third period, but it wasn't enough.
Peterson finished with 14 points and Tanuvasa had 11.
Skyline's best moment - The Eagles outscored Hunter 22-7 in the
second quarter to take a 14-point halftime lead. James Tingey added
11 points and Brian Orr had eight.
Statistical notes - Skyline made 7-11 free throws, while Hunter was
2-3. Skyline had four three-pointers; Hunter had three. Dimitri Saliba
and Austin Hernandez added eight points for Hunter.
What we learned from this game - Hunter fell to 0-2 in region, and
the Wolverines have scored less than 40 points in each game. More
offense is needed. Hunter must find a scorer.
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.
Jan. 8 - Murray 57, Hunter 35
Story of the game - David Collette led a balanced scoring attack with
12 points as Murray blew out Hunter in the Region 2 opener for both
teams.
Hunter's best moment - The Wolverines fell behind early, and didn't
mount a comeback until late in the game. Fausia Tanuvasa and
Dimitri Saliba were the top scorers with nine points.
Murray's best moment - The Spartans won this game with defense.
They led 30-15 at halftime and bumped the margin to 43-22 entering
the final quarter. Michael Lombardo came off the bench to score eight
points, including a pair of three-pointers.
Statistical notes - Both teams shot about 50 percent from the
free-throw line. Eleven players scored for Murray. Hunter's 35 points
was its lowest since the season opener and Murray's best defensive
effort.
What we learned from this game - Hunter dropped its season
opener due to a lack of offense. It might have been Murray's defense,
but not likely. Hunter needs to find a scorer, preferably more than one.
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. 30 - Copper Hills 72, Hunter 52
Story of the game: Tyler Faalogo scored a season-high 18 points as
Copper Hills jumped to a big lead and buried Hunter in a non-region
game.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines played evenly with Copper
Hills in the second half. Dimitri Saliba was the scoring leader with 22
points.
Copper Hills' best moment: The Grizzlies had a 25-8 advantage after
the first period and extended it to 37-15 at halftime. Steven Cordova
had 13 points and Josh Powell 11.
Statistical notes: Hunter had just two three-pointers, despite being
so far behind most of the game. Austin Hernandez had seven points
for Hunter. Steven Larson had nine points for Copper Hills.
What we learned from this game: After recording their first win, the
Wolverines were humbled quickly by Copper Hills. This was Hunter's
last game before 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. 22 - Hunter 55, Stansbury 51
Story of the game - Austin Hernandez scored 17 points as Hunter
rallied in the third quarter and then hung to beat Stansbury for its first
win of the season.
Hunter's best moment - Hernandez had five three-point baskets for
Hunter, which outscored Stansbury 16-8 in the third period to take a
five-point lead. Fausia Tanuvasa had nine points for the Wolverines.
Stansbury's best moment - The Stallions had a big second quarter
and took a 33-30 halftime lead. Taylor Hunt had a game-high 20
points and Reggie Roberts has 12.
Statistical notes - The game was won (and lost) at the free-throw
line. Hunter was 10-19; Stansbury 10-29. Both teams made seven
three-pointers.
What we learned from this game - The Wolverines finally picked up
their first victory and captured a close game. Now they can go into the
Christmas holiday break with some momentum.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read the
Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here. To see the Tooele
Transcript's brief, click here. There was no report in the Deseret
News.
Dec. 18 - Kearns 66, Hunter 50
Story of the game: Andrew Lokeni had a season-high 21 points and
Kearns dominate the second in half in rallying past Hunter in a
non-region game.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines got 15 points from Brandon
Peterson and actually led 27-16 at intermission. Austin Hernandez
added 10 points.
Kearns' best moment: This was like two separate games. Kearns
rallied from an 11-point deficit, outscoring Hunter 50-23 over the final
two periods to take the game. Dalton Noble added 11 points.
Statistical notes: Kearns had a big advantage in fouls. The Cougars
shot 22-32 from the free-throw line. Hunter was 11-21. Kearns
scored 29 points in the fourth quarter alone.
What we learned from this game: It's possible the Wolverines got so
excited about the possibility of a win that they neglected to put out the
required effort in the second half, and things snowballed from there.
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 - Morgan 87, Hunter 58
Story of the game: Forward Casey Evans had a season-high 30
points as Morgan blew out Hunter in a non-region game.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines' offense played better,
recording a season-high point total. Austin Hernandez led with 19
points and Brandon Peterson 13. Hunter trailed 23-5 in the opening
quarter, but rallied in the second period.
Morgan's best moment: The Trojans led the entire game, and
outscored Hunter 49-30 in the second half to beat their second 5A
school (West). Braden Saunders added 23 points.
Statistical notes: Eleven players scored for Morgan. Evans also had
a game-high eight rebounds. Dimitri Saliba had nine points for
Hunter.
What we learned from this game: The Wolverines fell to 0-4, and
probably weren't expecting this to be a blowout. Hunter beat Morgan
last year.
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. 11 - Snow Canyon 56, Hunter 46
Story of the game: Joseph Graham scored 15 points as Snow
Canyon rallied in the second half and earned its first win of the
season.
Hunter's best moment: The Wolverines played well in the first
quarter, scored 23 points, and actually had a nine-point lead at
halftime. They only scored 12 points in the entire second half. Austin
Hernandez and Brandon Peterson led with 11 points.
Snow Canyon's best moment: The Warriors dominated the second
half, outscoring Hunter 31-12 and won going away. Jacob Frei and
Samuel Wilde each added nine points.
Statistical notes: Snow Canyon shot 18-25 from the free-throw line.
Hunter was 6-11. Hernandez had three treys for Hunter.
What we learned from this game: Unlike the first two games, Hunter
played well in the opening half, then gave it up later. The team needs
to play four full quarters to succeed.
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 - Taylorsville 63, Hunter 47
Story of the game - Brady Wright scored 18 points, including five
treys, as Taylorsville blew out Hunter with a big second quarter and
claimed the non-region victory.
Hunter's best moment - The Wolverines rallied in the second half,
but couldn't put a dent into the deficit. Peter Fuimaona had 11 points
and Brandon Peterson added 10.
Taylorsville's best moment - The Warriors outscored Hunter 20-6 in
the second quarter and claimed a 31-19 halftime advantage. Andrew
Togiai had 13 points and Stevie McCloyn 10.
Statistical notes - Taylorsville Center Yai Ajak had his best game
and had seven points and eight rebounds. Fuimaona had two of
Hunter's four treys.
What we learned from this game - The Wolverines dropped to 0-2
on the season, but played a much better game than the opener.
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. 3 - Pine View 44, Hunter 24
Story of the game - Darren Powers scored 11 points and Adam
Bangerter 10 as Pine View blew out Hunter with a big first quarter and
claimed the non-region victory.
Hunter's best moment - This wasn't a great first game. Hunter trailed
the entire way and only an 11-point fourth quarter kept this from being
embarrassing. Peter Fuimaona had seven for Hunter.
Pine View's best moment - The Panthers' defense made the
difference in this game. Pine View also playing its second game, and
was never really threatened.
Statistical notes - Hunter's 24-point effort was its worst in at least
eight years. The Wolverines only shot three free throws, and made
one.
What we learned from this game - This wasn't a great first game.
Hunter was probably the last local team to play their opener, and they
didn't fare well.
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. 2
Jordan 58, Cottonwood 49
Jan. 5
Judge Memorial 59, Murray 57
Skyline 55, East 52
West 60, Highland 51
Jan. 6
Stansbury 66, Cyprus 53
Kearns 54, Cottonwood 46
Jan. 8
West 55, Cyprus 51 (OT)
Murray 57, Hunter 35
Skyline 62, Granger 42
Jan. 12
Murray 44, Cottonwood 40
West 61, Granger 52
Skyline 48, Hunter 37
Jan. 15
Cottonwood 83, Granger 75 (2OT)
Cyprus 41, Hunter 39
West 33, Skyline 31
Jan. 19
Cottonwood 65, Cyprus 61
West 63, Hunter 30
Skyline 55, Murray 50
Jan. 22
Cottonwood 41, Skyline 40
Cyprus 63, Granger 47
West 53, Murray 39
Jan. 26
Cottonwood 52, Hunter 37
Skyline 75, Cyprus 65
Murray 72, Granger 59
Jan. 29
West 53, Cottonwood 41
Murray 68, Cyprus 50
Granger 86, Hunter 76 (OT)
Feb. 2
West 55, Cyprus 39
Skyline 62, Granger 33
Murray 64, Hunter 56
Feb. 5
Murray 42, Cottonwood 35
West 58, Granger 52
Skyline 50, Hunter 35
Feb. 9
Cottonwood 69, Granger 45
Cyprus 60, Hunter 49
West 54, Skyline 45
Feb. 12
Cyprus 58, Cottonwood 47
West 68, Hunter 53
Skyline 49, Murray 39
Feb. 16
Skyline at Cottonwood
Granger at Cyprus
Murray at West
Wasatch at Hunter
Feb. 19
Cottonwood at Hunter
Cyprus at Skyline
Granger at Murray
Feb. 23
West at Cottonwood
Cyprus at Murray
Granger at Hunter
Jordan 58, Cottonwood 49
Jan. 5
Judge Memorial 59, Murray 57
Skyline 55, East 52
West 60, Highland 51
Jan. 6
Stansbury 66, Cyprus 53
Kearns 54, Cottonwood 46
Jan. 8
West 55, Cyprus 51 (OT)
Murray 57, Hunter 35
Skyline 62, Granger 42
Jan. 12
Murray 44, Cottonwood 40
West 61, Granger 52
Skyline 48, Hunter 37
Jan. 15
Cottonwood 83, Granger 75 (2OT)
Cyprus 41, Hunter 39
West 33, Skyline 31
Jan. 19
Cottonwood 65, Cyprus 61
West 63, Hunter 30
Skyline 55, Murray 50
Jan. 22
Cottonwood 41, Skyline 40
Cyprus 63, Granger 47
West 53, Murray 39
Jan. 26
Cottonwood 52, Hunter 37
Skyline 75, Cyprus 65
Murray 72, Granger 59
Jan. 29
West 53, Cottonwood 41
Murray 68, Cyprus 50
Granger 86, Hunter 76 (OT)
Feb. 2
West 55, Cyprus 39
Skyline 62, Granger 33
Murray 64, Hunter 56
Feb. 5
Murray 42, Cottonwood 35
West 58, Granger 52
Skyline 50, Hunter 35
Feb. 9
Cottonwood 69, Granger 45
Cyprus 60, Hunter 49
West 54, Skyline 45
Feb. 12
Cyprus 58, Cottonwood 47
West 68, Hunter 53
Skyline 49, Murray 39
Feb. 16
Skyline at Cottonwood
Granger at Cyprus
Murray at West
Wasatch at Hunter
Feb. 19
Cottonwood at Hunter
Cyprus at Skyline
Granger at Murray
Feb. 23
West at Cottonwood
Cyprus at Murray
Granger at Hunter