| MURRAY BOYS BASKETBALL - 2009-10 |
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2008-09 results (12-10, 9-5)
Nov. 26 - at Riverton (L 60-75)
Dec. 5 - HUNTER (W 84-78)
Dec. 9 - at Jordan (L 62-71)
Dec. 16 - TAYLORSVILLE (W 77-69)
Dec. 19-20 - at Cedar City tourney
vs. Davis (L 46-66)
vs. Cedar (W 65-50)
Dec. 30 - WEST JORDAN (L 60-71)
Jan. 6 - at Olympus* (L 74-81)
Jan. 9 - WEST* (L 57-60)
Jan. 13 - HIGHLAND* (L 48-58)
Jan. 16 - at East* (W 70-49)
Jan. 20 - GRANGER* (W 55-43)
Jan. 23 - at Cyprus* (W 64-36)
Jan. 27 - COTTONWOOD* (L 65-69)
Jan. 30 - OLYMPUS* (W 53-50)
Feb. 6 - at West* (W 61-59)
Feb. 10 - at Highland* (L 45-58)
Feb. 13 - EAST* (W 67-64)
Feb. 17 - at Granger* (W 68-50)
Feb. 20 - CYPRUS* (W 63-60)
Feb. 24 - at Cottonwood* (W 89-70)
-----4A state tournament-----
March 3 - vs. Provo (L 39-57)
* - Region 6 games. Home games in CAPS
Nov. 26 - at Riverton (L 60-75)
Dec. 5 - HUNTER (W 84-78)
Dec. 9 - at Jordan (L 62-71)
Dec. 16 - TAYLORSVILLE (W 77-69)
Dec. 19-20 - at Cedar City tourney
vs. Davis (L 46-66)
vs. Cedar (W 65-50)
Dec. 30 - WEST JORDAN (L 60-71)
Jan. 6 - at Olympus* (L 74-81)
Jan. 9 - WEST* (L 57-60)
Jan. 13 - HIGHLAND* (L 48-58)
Jan. 16 - at East* (W 70-49)
Jan. 20 - GRANGER* (W 55-43)
Jan. 23 - at Cyprus* (W 64-36)
Jan. 27 - COTTONWOOD* (L 65-69)
Jan. 30 - OLYMPUS* (W 53-50)
Feb. 6 - at West* (W 61-59)
Feb. 10 - at Highland* (L 45-58)
Feb. 13 - EAST* (W 67-64)
Feb. 17 - at Granger* (W 68-50)
Feb. 20 - CYPRUS* (W 63-60)
Feb. 24 - at Cottonwood* (W 89-70)
-----4A state tournament-----
March 3 - vs. Provo (L 39-57)
* - Region 6 games. Home games in CAPS
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2009-10 schedule (10-12, 7-5)
Dec. 1 - JORDAN (L 51-58)
Dec. 8 - at East (W 70-43)
Dec. 11 - OLYMPUS (L 51-61)
Dec. 15 - at Taylorsville (L 59-60)
Dec. 16 - at Spanish Fork (W 60-53)
Dec. 18 - RIVERTON (W 47-37)
Dec. 22 - at Highland (L 43-63)
Dec. 29 - at West Jordan (L 61-65)
Jan. 5 - JUDGE MEMORIAL (L 57-59)
Jan. 8 - HUNTER* (W 57-35)
Jan. 12 - at Cottonwood* (W 44-40)
Jan. 19 - at Skyline* (L 50-55)
Jan. 22 - WEST* (L 39-53)
Jan. 26 - at Granger* (W 72-59)
Jan. 29 - at Cyprus* (W 68-50)
Feb. 2 - at Hunter* (W 64-56)
Feb. 5 - COTTONWOOD* (W 42-35)
Feb. 12 - SKYLINE* (L 39-49)
Feb. 16 - at West* (L 36-64)
Feb. 19 - GRANGER* (L 52-55)
Feb. 22 - CYPRUS* (W 39-38)
-----5A state tournament-----
March 2 - at Fremont (L 43-62)
* - Region 2 games. Home games in CAPS
Dec. 1 - JORDAN (L 51-58)
Dec. 8 - at East (W 70-43)
Dec. 11 - OLYMPUS (L 51-61)
Dec. 15 - at Taylorsville (L 59-60)
Dec. 16 - at Spanish Fork (W 60-53)
Dec. 18 - RIVERTON (W 47-37)
Dec. 22 - at Highland (L 43-63)
Dec. 29 - at West Jordan (L 61-65)
Jan. 5 - JUDGE MEMORIAL (L 57-59)
Jan. 8 - HUNTER* (W 57-35)
Jan. 12 - at Cottonwood* (W 44-40)
Jan. 19 - at Skyline* (L 50-55)
Jan. 22 - WEST* (L 39-53)
Jan. 26 - at Granger* (W 72-59)
Jan. 29 - at Cyprus* (W 68-50)
Feb. 2 - at Hunter* (W 64-56)
Feb. 5 - COTTONWOOD* (W 42-35)
Feb. 12 - SKYLINE* (L 39-49)
Feb. 16 - at West* (L 36-64)
Feb. 19 - GRANGER* (L 52-55)
Feb. 22 - CYPRUS* (W 39-38)
-----5A state tournament-----
March 2 - at Fremont (L 43-62)
* - Region 2 games. Home games in CAPS
March 2 - Fremont 62, Murray 43
Story of the game: Brock Smith, Jacob Nish and Patrick Fishburn each
scored in double figures to help carry Fremont past Murray in the first
round of the 5A state tournament.
Murray's highlights: David Collette and Cade Bullough provided most
of Murray's offense, and Collette never quit. He scored nine of his
game-high 21 points in the fourth period, but the Spartans didn't have
enough firepower. Bullough finished with 10 points.
Fremont's highlights: The Silverwolves were amped up for this game,
and had a nice crowd to cheer them on to victory. They led 17-7 after
the first period and were never threatened.
Statistical notes: The Spartans couldn't hit a three-pointer in the final
period, when they desperately needed it. Murray shot just 4-13 from the
free-throw line. Collette went up against three Fremont players that
were about the same size and fared well against all of them.
What we learned from this game: A win would have given Murray a
.500 season record, but the Spartans went up against a good team.
Fremont would go on to beat top-ranked Bingham the next night.
Links: The Deseret News and Ogden Standard-Examiner had
reporters at this game. To read the D-News story, click here. To see
the Standard article, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score,
click here.
Feb. 22 - Murray 39, Cyprus 38
Story of the game: Cade Bullough's basket with eight seconds left
was the difference as Murray held off Cyprus to clinch the No. 3 seed in
Region 2.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans led most of the game, and held a
31-23 advantage entering the fourth quarter. David Collette, who was
double and triple-teamed most of the night, fouled out in the fourth
quarter. The Spartans won on a well-executed play and Bullough hit the
shot he'll remember the rest of his life.
Cyprus' highlights: The Pirates used the scoring of Marquis Newman,
who scored nine of his 11 points in the fourth period. They had a
chance to win the game, but suffered a turnover in the final seconds.
Statistical notes: Mike Lombardo's three-pointer in the fourth quarter
really made a difference in this game. The Cyprus defense clearly was
set up to try to stop Collette. This was the only game all season in
which he didn't score in double figures.
What we learned from this game: Cyprus has shown a lot of
improvement during the season, and Murray was fortunate to escape
with a win, which ended its three-game losing streak.
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. 19 - Granger 55, Murray 52
Story of the game: Andrew Vaovasa led a huge comeback, scoring a
season-high 15 points, as Granger upset Murray in a Region 2 game.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans' David Collette had a nice game,
scoring 20 points, and helped Murray build a 17-6 first-quarter lead.
Cade Bullough added 15, including a couple of big baskets in the
fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough.
Granger's highlights: This was a big win for the Lancers. Vaovasa had
a lot of help, as Deng Deng added 13 points, Cody Thorup 11 and
Isaiah Tademy 10. Granger also shot 6-6 from the free-throw line in the
final period.
Statistical notes: Thorup was coming off a 19-point game against
Cyprus. Murray didn't get much scoring help from its bench in this
game. Collette was just 1-4 from the free-throw line in the fourth
quarter. Mitch Tate got Murray ahead early with eight first-quarter points.
What we learned from this game: This was a disappointing loss for
Murray, but Granger had something to play for, and has really been
playing well lately. The Spartans may still have not recovered from
Tuesday's loss to West.
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. 16 - West 64, Murray 36
Story of the game: Tyrell Corbin scored 19 points and center Gatete
Djuma had a good game inside and West buried Murray to remain
undefeated in Region 2 play.
Murray's highlights: Mike Lombardo nailed a three-pointer in the first
period to help the Spartans stay close, but the game got out of hand
shortly afterward. David Collette was the top scorer with 13 points, but
nobody else had more than six.
West's highlights: Corbin scored 10 points in the second quarter as
West took an 11-point halftime lead. Junior Vea had a nice game, too,
and helped the Panthers really open their offense after that. Vea
finished with 12 points.
Statistical notes: Julian Moore had six points for Murray. The Spartans
struggled from the free-throw line. Murray's 36-point output was its
lowest of the season. Vea had seven rebounds for West, making this
game his best of the year.
What we learned from this game: This loss wasn't surprising, but the
margin had to be disappointing. Murray has already clinched a
postseason berth, but needs to bounce back quickly.
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 - Skyline 49, Murray 39
Story of the game: Jaden Jackson scored 18 points and Brian Orr had
13, and each played key roles in Skyline's strong start as the Eagles
beat Murray in a Region 2 game and claimed sole possession of
second place.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans rallied from a 22-3 deficit, and
climbed within 41-35 at one time on a basket by Wyatt Woodard. David
Collette had 14 points, seven rebounds and a pair of blocked shots.
Woodard had 10.
Skyline's highlights: The Eagles connected on their first nine shots
and dominated the first quarter. Orr forced Murray to change its
defense by driving to the hoop for several scores. Jackson ended
Murray's run with four straight free throws in the final minute.
Statistical notes: Skyline outrebounded Murray 34-27, and didn't allow
an offense rebound in the first half. Murray shot 0-8 on three-pointers.
Chase Dunford scored Skyline's first basket, but nothing more. He did
play a nice floor game. Jake Osterloh had 10 rebounds.
What we learned from this game: The loss ended Murray's four-game
win streak. This was an important game, and the Spartans were never
in it.
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. 5 - Murray 42, Cottonwood 35
Story of the game: David Collette scored 14 points and Riley
Grandinetti had another good game with 11 as Murray edged
Cottonwood for its fourth straight Region 2 victory.
Murray's highlights: Collette, Grandinetti and Cade Bullough were a
nice combination in this otherwise defensive battle. Murray's defense
played well and Collette was a force inside. Bullough finished with nine
points.
Cottonwood's highlightst: The Colts scored just two points in the
opening quarter and trailed throughout. Daniel Kristensen (nine points)
and Korbin Dooley (eight) led Cottonwood on a comeback, but poor
shooting doomed them.
Statistical notes: Cottonwood shot just 7-19 from the free throw line.
Murray was 12-20. Grandinetti nailed a pair of three-pointers. He is
averaging 10.5 ppg over the last four games.
What we learned from this game: The Spartans survived and swept
the season series with Cottonwood. This team is jelling and gaining
confidence at the right time.
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.
Murray's highlights: 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.
Hunter's highlights: 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.
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 Spartans are in good shape
now. They are tied for second place and have four of their last five
games at home.
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 - Murray 68, Cyprus 50
Story of the game: David Collette scored 23 points as Murray pulled
away from Cyprus in the second half and ended its two-game losing
streak in a Region 2 game.
Murray's highlights: Collette was a force inside with his second
straight 20+ game and fifth this season. Mitch Tate added 10 points.
Cyprus' highlights: Cyprus has trouble scoring in the first half and
trailed 25-16 at intermission. The Pirates scored 34 points of their 50
points after that. Jazz White was the only Pirate in double figures with a
season-high 16 points.
Statistical notes: Cyprus shot 17-30 from the free-throw line. Murray
was 9-11. Cyprus trailed the entire game, yet made just one
three-pointer (by Austin Henriod). Murray outscored Cyprus 22-14 in the
third quarter to build a 17-point lead.
What we learned from this game: Murray finished the first half of the
region season with a 4-2 record. Collette is a serious candidate to be
the Region 2 MVP.
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 - Murray 72, Granger 59
Story of the game: David Collette scored a season-high 26 points as
Murray rallied in the second quarter and beat Granger in a Region 2
game.
Granger's highlights: The Lancers didn't have much of an inside
game. But they nailed 11 three-pointers to stay in the game. Deng
Deng was the top scorer with 18 points. Isaiah Tademy added 13.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans led by seven at the end of the third
quarter and then pulled away in the final period. Wyatt Woodard added
17 points and Riley Grandinetti 10.
Statistical notes: Murray shot 15-18 from the free-throw line. Murray
outscored Granger 23-9 in the second period, and that was the big
difference in the game. Granger's Aldin Algic had nine points on three
treys.
What we learned from this game: Granger lost its fifth straight home
game and is still looking for its first Region 2 victory.
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. 22 - West 53, Murray 39
Story of the game: Tyrell Corbin scored 22 points as West rallied with
a huge second half to beat Murray and stay unbeaten in Region 2.
Murray's highlights: David Collette scored eight of his team-high 15
points in the first quarter as Murray took a quick lead and still held a
23-18 advantage at intermission.
West's highlights: The Panthers got their offense going in the second
half and dominated play. West outscored Murray 35-16 and won going
away. Jordan Tanner backed up Corbin with 10 points.
Statistical notes: Murray held West to just three points in the second
quarter. Then the Spartans only scored five in the third period. Both
teams shot just over 50 percent from the free-throw line. Cheney
Doane and Tanner had two treys for West.
What we learned from this game: The Spartans dropped their second
straight to the teams that have moved into the top two spots in region.
Murray is now 5-8 overall, but has three straight winnable games 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.
Jan. 19 - Skyline 55, Murray 50
Story of the game: Jaden Jackson scored a career-high 24 points,
including five three-pointers, to lift Skyline to a Region 2 victory over
Murray.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans trailed by six going into the final
quarter, and put together a nice fourth-quarter rally but it wasn't enough.
David Collette led the way with 21 points. Cade Bullough added 13.
Skyline's highlights: The Eagles trailed after the first quarter, but rallied
in the second period and led the rest of the way. Brian Orr backed up
Jackson with 15 points.
Statistical notes: Skyline made 16-25 free throws, while Murray was
just 4-5. Skyline made seven three-pointers, compared to just two for
Murray.
What we learned from this game: The Spartans dropped out of first
place with this loss. They had a chance, and need some wins to gain
some momentum.
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 - Murray 44, Cottonwood 40
Story of the game: David Collette scored 12 points, but it was Murray's
defense that held Cottonwood scoreless for most of the fourth quarter
and that enabled the Spartans to claim the Region 2 victory.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans dominated the fourth period, and
Collette scored a couple of key baskets. Then, Riley Grandinetti, Mitch
Tate and Justin Esgarciga hit big free throws to hold on to the win.
Cottonwood's highlights: The Colts broke a 22-22 halftime and took a
seven-point lead going into the final period. Korbin Dooley and Rollin
Carter led with 12 points each. Daniel Kristensen did a nice job
defensively until fouling out late in the game.
Statistical notes: Both teams actually shot poorly from the free-throw
line. Murray was 11-21 and Cottonwood 5-13.
What we learned from this game: The win was Murray's second
straight and put them on top of the Region 2 standings. Not bad for a
team that had a 3-6 record a week ago.
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 - 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.
Murray's highlights: 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.
Hunter's highlights: 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.
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 - Murray grabbed its Region 2
opener and played a solid four quarters of basketball. Coach Workman
was able to empty the bench and give a lot of players a chance to play.
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. 5 - Judge Memorial 59, Murray 57
Story of the game: Will Whitt scored a season-high 24 points and
Basil Vetas hit two key free throws with 32 seconds left that gave Judge
Memorial a narrow non-region win at Murray.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans came out of the locker room in the
third quarter and went on an 11-0 run to cut the margin to four points
and eventually went ahead on Justin Esgarciga's three-pointer. The
Spartans had a chance to tie - or win - the game at the end, but couldn't
get off a decent shot.
Judge Memorial's highlights: The Bulldogs dominated the first half.
Whitt scored 16 of his points and Judge led 36-21. For most of the
game, they did the small things, like grab rebounds and loose balls.
Vetas had 16 points and Kelton Quinn had a game-high eight
rebounds.
Statistical notes: Judge had a 24-15 rebounding advantage, and
made 17-19 free throws. Murray was 5-5 on three-point attempts.
Murray has a 1-3 record at home.
What we learned from this game: This was a winnable game, but
Murray couldn't get a good shot at the end. The Spartans turned the
game around in the third quarter and had the momentum.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game, but I was
there. To read my game story, click here. To view the Deseret News
brief, click here. To see the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Dec. 29 - West Jordan 65, Murray 61
Story of the game: Jordan Loveridge scored 18 points, and Jordan
Pryor led West Jordan's group of three-point shooters, as the Jaguars
held off Murray in a non-region game.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans trailed by 10 entering the fourth
period, but put together a furious rally. David Collette led Murray with 21
points and Justin Esgarciga had 13. Riley Grandinetti nailed a couple
of three-pointers.
West Jordan's highlights: The Jaguars outscored Murray 18-10 in the
second quarter and led 34-24 at halftime. Jaxon Knighton added 13
points and Andre Ashton had 10.
Statistical notes: The Jaguars hit 8-13 free throws, while Murray was
15-18. Murray really got its offense going in the second half, scoring 37
of its points.
What we learned from this game: The Spartans played tough against
West Jordan, but needed someone besides the usual players -
Collette and Esgarciga - to really step up.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game, but Utah
Sports Action sent a photographer. To read the Deseret News brief,
click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here. To see
USA's photos, click here.
Dec. 22 - Highland 63, Murray 43
Story of the game: Nate Fakahafua scored 22 points and pulled down
10 rebounds as Highland pulled away from Murray in the fourth quarter
to take the non-region win.
Murray's highlights: David Collette was Murray's top scorer with 20
points, but the Spartans ran out of gas in the final period and the score
got out of hand. Cade Bullough added eight, and had Murray's only
three-point basket.
Highland's highlights: The Rams led 40-32 entering the final period,
but put the game away from the free-throw line, hitting 17-18 charity
shots. Alex Fatzinger-Bruce added 11 points and Sam Orchard had 10.
Statistical notes: Highland was 27-33 from the free-throw line. Murray
was 8-12. Lew Evans had eight points for the Rams, who put up a
season high point total.
What we learned from this game: Murray was in the game until the
fourth quarter, but never found a way to stop Highland from playing ITS
game.
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. 18 - Murray 47, Riverton 37
Story of the game: David Collette scored 19 points and led a
fourth-quarter rally as Murray downed Riverton in a non-region game.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans trailed 32-29 entering the final
period, but outscored Riverton 18-5 to win going away. Cade Bullough
added 12 points for Murray, which won its first home game of the
season.
Riverton's highlights: The Silverwolves were playing their game, and
led most of the way. The defense was on its way to holding Murray to a
season low until the final quarter. Garrett Gunderstrup was the top
scorer with 12 points.
Statistical notes: Murray hit just 13-26 free throws. Riverton was 7-13.
Gunderstrup and Bullough each had two three-pointers. The
Silverwolves scored 75 points in beating Murray last year.
What we learned from this game: The victory was Murray's second
straight and its record improved to 3-3 on the season. Collette
established himself as the team's big scorer.
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 - Murray 60, Spanish Fork 53
Story of the game: David Collette led a balanced scoring attack with 16
points as Murray rallied to beat Spanish Fork in a non-region game.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans most of the game, but came back in
the fourth quarter, outscoring the home team 17-8. Justin Esgarciga
helped out with 13 points and Cade Bullough had 12.
Spanish Fork's highlights: The Dons played especially well in the
second quarter to claim a 32-28 halftime advantage. Travis Still was
the team's top scorer with 21 points. Adam Duke and Ren Williamsen
each had 11.
Statistical notes: Spanish Fork was 11-16 from the free-throw line.
Murray was 7-12. The 60 points Spanish Fork gave up was a season
high - to date.
What we learned from this game: Collette got some help. He is the
team's big scorer, but can't do it by himself. Kudos for Esgarciga and
Bullough to coming through and helping pull out this win.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read the
Deseret News brief, click here. There was no report in the Salt Lake
Tribune.
Dec. 15 - Taylorsville 60, Murray 59
Story of the game: Stevie McCloyn's free throw with 1.8 seconds left
was the different as Taylorsville held off rival Murray, despite a 25-point
effort by the Spartans' David Collette.
Murray's highlights: The 6-foot-7 Collette had his way inside, and put
together his best game of the season. Murray trailed 25-20 at halftime,
but rallied in the third period. Cade Bullough added 15 points.
Taylorsville's highlights: This game was close, and had a lot of
intensity throughout. Brady Wright had 16 points, Andrew Togiai 15 and
Jackson Roper came through with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
McCloyn had just six points, but it was enough.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot about 70 percent from the
free-throw line. Roper's game was his best this year - to date. What
happened to C Yai Ajak? There were no stats on him in this game.
What we learned from this game - Murray dropped to 1-3 overall, and
the Spartans are a better team than that. Collette almost won this
game singlehandedly.
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 - Olympus 61, Murray 51
Story of the game: Nicholas Paulos found his shooting stroke, scoring
23 points, as Olympus rallied to beat Murray in a non-region game
between former region rivals.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans didn't go down quietly. They battled
in the second half behind David Collette and Justin Esgarciga, and
were always close. Collette had 13 points and Esgarciga 11.
Oly's highlightst: Oly outscored Murray 20-10 in the second quarter to
take a seven-point lead. Paulos had four three-pointers, and that
opened up the inside for Will Watkins (12 points) and Connor Brady
(10).
Statistical notes: Murray hit just 10-19 free throws. Olympus was
19-27. Paulos and Spencer Harris led Oly in rebounding with six each.
Wyatt Woodard chipped in eight points for Murray.
What we learned from this game: The Spartans played well against a
tough team, but needed someone else to have a big game. Oly is
good, and only a great effort was going to beat them.
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. 8 - Murray 70, East 43
Story of the game: David Collette and Justin Escarciga scored 16
points apiece as Murray blew the game open in the third quarter and
whipped East for its first victory in a non-region game.
Murray's highlights: This was a quality victory for the Spartans, who
(like East) let their last one get away. Escarciga had the hot hand
outside, nailing three treys. Wyatt Woodard also had a pair.
East's highlights: East trailed most of the game, and couldn't stop
Murray's inside-outside combination. Parker Van Dyke led a balanced
scoring effort with eight points.
Statistical notes: East shot just 7-17 from the free-throw line. Murray
was 14-20. Murray outscored East 20-9 in the key third period.
What we learned from this game: This was a great effort by Murray,
and the Spartans did it in East's gym. A lot of players got a chance to
play as 10 people scored.
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. 1 - Jordan 58, Murray 51
Story of the game: Kevin Goldsmith scored 19 points as Jordan rallied
from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat Murray in the season opener for
both teams.
Murray's highlights: David Collette was Murray's top scorer with 14
points. Julian Moore and Mitch Tate had eight apiece. The Spartans
had a big second quarter, outscoring Jordan 20-6.
Jordan's highlights: The Beetdiggers outscored Murray 21-8 in the
third period to make it a game, and Jordan didn't stop. Joe Mero and
Nate Monson added 14 points apiece. Mero had three treys.
Statistical notes: Jordan outscored Murray 41-20 in the second half.
What we learned from this game: This was a winnable game. Jordan
forced several Murray turnovers in the second half, and that made the
difference. Murray was 17-19 from the free-throw line.
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.
Story of the game: Brock Smith, Jacob Nish and Patrick Fishburn each
scored in double figures to help carry Fremont past Murray in the first
round of the 5A state tournament.
Murray's highlights: David Collette and Cade Bullough provided most
of Murray's offense, and Collette never quit. He scored nine of his
game-high 21 points in the fourth period, but the Spartans didn't have
enough firepower. Bullough finished with 10 points.
Fremont's highlights: The Silverwolves were amped up for this game,
and had a nice crowd to cheer them on to victory. They led 17-7 after
the first period and were never threatened.
Statistical notes: The Spartans couldn't hit a three-pointer in the final
period, when they desperately needed it. Murray shot just 4-13 from the
free-throw line. Collette went up against three Fremont players that
were about the same size and fared well against all of them.
What we learned from this game: A win would have given Murray a
.500 season record, but the Spartans went up against a good team.
Fremont would go on to beat top-ranked Bingham the next night.
Links: The Deseret News and Ogden Standard-Examiner had
reporters at this game. To read the D-News story, click here. To see
the Standard article, click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score,
click here.
Feb. 22 - Murray 39, Cyprus 38
Story of the game: Cade Bullough's basket with eight seconds left
was the difference as Murray held off Cyprus to clinch the No. 3 seed in
Region 2.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans led most of the game, and held a
31-23 advantage entering the fourth quarter. David Collette, who was
double and triple-teamed most of the night, fouled out in the fourth
quarter. The Spartans won on a well-executed play and Bullough hit the
shot he'll remember the rest of his life.
Cyprus' highlights: The Pirates used the scoring of Marquis Newman,
who scored nine of his 11 points in the fourth period. They had a
chance to win the game, but suffered a turnover in the final seconds.
Statistical notes: Mike Lombardo's three-pointer in the fourth quarter
really made a difference in this game. The Cyprus defense clearly was
set up to try to stop Collette. This was the only game all season in
which he didn't score in double figures.
What we learned from this game: Cyprus has shown a lot of
improvement during the season, and Murray was fortunate to escape
with a win, which ended its three-game losing streak.
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. 19 - Granger 55, Murray 52
Story of the game: Andrew Vaovasa led a huge comeback, scoring a
season-high 15 points, as Granger upset Murray in a Region 2 game.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans' David Collette had a nice game,
scoring 20 points, and helped Murray build a 17-6 first-quarter lead.
Cade Bullough added 15, including a couple of big baskets in the
fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough.
Granger's highlights: This was a big win for the Lancers. Vaovasa had
a lot of help, as Deng Deng added 13 points, Cody Thorup 11 and
Isaiah Tademy 10. Granger also shot 6-6 from the free-throw line in the
final period.
Statistical notes: Thorup was coming off a 19-point game against
Cyprus. Murray didn't get much scoring help from its bench in this
game. Collette was just 1-4 from the free-throw line in the fourth
quarter. Mitch Tate got Murray ahead early with eight first-quarter points.
What we learned from this game: This was a disappointing loss for
Murray, but Granger had something to play for, and has really been
playing well lately. The Spartans may still have not recovered from
Tuesday's loss to West.
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. 16 - West 64, Murray 36
Story of the game: Tyrell Corbin scored 19 points and center Gatete
Djuma had a good game inside and West buried Murray to remain
undefeated in Region 2 play.
Murray's highlights: Mike Lombardo nailed a three-pointer in the first
period to help the Spartans stay close, but the game got out of hand
shortly afterward. David Collette was the top scorer with 13 points, but
nobody else had more than six.
West's highlights: Corbin scored 10 points in the second quarter as
West took an 11-point halftime lead. Junior Vea had a nice game, too,
and helped the Panthers really open their offense after that. Vea
finished with 12 points.
Statistical notes: Julian Moore had six points for Murray. The Spartans
struggled from the free-throw line. Murray's 36-point output was its
lowest of the season. Vea had seven rebounds for West, making this
game his best of the year.
What we learned from this game: This loss wasn't surprising, but the
margin had to be disappointing. Murray has already clinched a
postseason berth, but needs to bounce back quickly.
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 - Skyline 49, Murray 39
Story of the game: Jaden Jackson scored 18 points and Brian Orr had
13, and each played key roles in Skyline's strong start as the Eagles
beat Murray in a Region 2 game and claimed sole possession of
second place.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans rallied from a 22-3 deficit, and
climbed within 41-35 at one time on a basket by Wyatt Woodard. David
Collette had 14 points, seven rebounds and a pair of blocked shots.
Woodard had 10.
Skyline's highlights: The Eagles connected on their first nine shots
and dominated the first quarter. Orr forced Murray to change its
defense by driving to the hoop for several scores. Jackson ended
Murray's run with four straight free throws in the final minute.
Statistical notes: Skyline outrebounded Murray 34-27, and didn't allow
an offense rebound in the first half. Murray shot 0-8 on three-pointers.
Chase Dunford scored Skyline's first basket, but nothing more. He did
play a nice floor game. Jake Osterloh had 10 rebounds.
What we learned from this game: The loss ended Murray's four-game
win streak. This was an important game, and the Spartans were never
in it.
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. 5 - Murray 42, Cottonwood 35
Story of the game: David Collette scored 14 points and Riley
Grandinetti had another good game with 11 as Murray edged
Cottonwood for its fourth straight Region 2 victory.
Murray's highlights: Collette, Grandinetti and Cade Bullough were a
nice combination in this otherwise defensive battle. Murray's defense
played well and Collette was a force inside. Bullough finished with nine
points.
Cottonwood's highlightst: The Colts scored just two points in the
opening quarter and trailed throughout. Daniel Kristensen (nine points)
and Korbin Dooley (eight) led Cottonwood on a comeback, but poor
shooting doomed them.
Statistical notes: Cottonwood shot just 7-19 from the free throw line.
Murray was 12-20. Grandinetti nailed a pair of three-pointers. He is
averaging 10.5 ppg over the last four games.
What we learned from this game: The Spartans survived and swept
the season series with Cottonwood. This team is jelling and gaining
confidence at the right time.
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.
Murray's highlights: 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.
Hunter's highlights: 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.
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 Spartans are in good shape
now. They are tied for second place and have four of their last five
games at home.
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 - Murray 68, Cyprus 50
Story of the game: David Collette scored 23 points as Murray pulled
away from Cyprus in the second half and ended its two-game losing
streak in a Region 2 game.
Murray's highlights: Collette was a force inside with his second
straight 20+ game and fifth this season. Mitch Tate added 10 points.
Cyprus' highlights: Cyprus has trouble scoring in the first half and
trailed 25-16 at intermission. The Pirates scored 34 points of their 50
points after that. Jazz White was the only Pirate in double figures with a
season-high 16 points.
Statistical notes: Cyprus shot 17-30 from the free-throw line. Murray
was 9-11. Cyprus trailed the entire game, yet made just one
three-pointer (by Austin Henriod). Murray outscored Cyprus 22-14 in the
third quarter to build a 17-point lead.
What we learned from this game: Murray finished the first half of the
region season with a 4-2 record. Collette is a serious candidate to be
the Region 2 MVP.
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 - Murray 72, Granger 59
Story of the game: David Collette scored a season-high 26 points as
Murray rallied in the second quarter and beat Granger in a Region 2
game.
Granger's highlights: The Lancers didn't have much of an inside
game. But they nailed 11 three-pointers to stay in the game. Deng
Deng was the top scorer with 18 points. Isaiah Tademy added 13.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans led by seven at the end of the third
quarter and then pulled away in the final period. Wyatt Woodard added
17 points and Riley Grandinetti 10.
Statistical notes: Murray shot 15-18 from the free-throw line. Murray
outscored Granger 23-9 in the second period, and that was the big
difference in the game. Granger's Aldin Algic had nine points on three
treys.
What we learned from this game: Granger lost its fifth straight home
game and is still looking for its first Region 2 victory.
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. 22 - West 53, Murray 39
Story of the game: Tyrell Corbin scored 22 points as West rallied with
a huge second half to beat Murray and stay unbeaten in Region 2.
Murray's highlights: David Collette scored eight of his team-high 15
points in the first quarter as Murray took a quick lead and still held a
23-18 advantage at intermission.
West's highlights: The Panthers got their offense going in the second
half and dominated play. West outscored Murray 35-16 and won going
away. Jordan Tanner backed up Corbin with 10 points.
Statistical notes: Murray held West to just three points in the second
quarter. Then the Spartans only scored five in the third period. Both
teams shot just over 50 percent from the free-throw line. Cheney
Doane and Tanner had two treys for West.
What we learned from this game: The Spartans dropped their second
straight to the teams that have moved into the top two spots in region.
Murray is now 5-8 overall, but has three straight winnable games 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.
Jan. 19 - Skyline 55, Murray 50
Story of the game: Jaden Jackson scored a career-high 24 points,
including five three-pointers, to lift Skyline to a Region 2 victory over
Murray.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans trailed by six going into the final
quarter, and put together a nice fourth-quarter rally but it wasn't enough.
David Collette led the way with 21 points. Cade Bullough added 13.
Skyline's highlights: The Eagles trailed after the first quarter, but rallied
in the second period and led the rest of the way. Brian Orr backed up
Jackson with 15 points.
Statistical notes: Skyline made 16-25 free throws, while Murray was
just 4-5. Skyline made seven three-pointers, compared to just two for
Murray.
What we learned from this game: The Spartans dropped out of first
place with this loss. They had a chance, and need some wins to gain
some momentum.
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 - Murray 44, Cottonwood 40
Story of the game: David Collette scored 12 points, but it was Murray's
defense that held Cottonwood scoreless for most of the fourth quarter
and that enabled the Spartans to claim the Region 2 victory.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans dominated the fourth period, and
Collette scored a couple of key baskets. Then, Riley Grandinetti, Mitch
Tate and Justin Esgarciga hit big free throws to hold on to the win.
Cottonwood's highlights: The Colts broke a 22-22 halftime and took a
seven-point lead going into the final period. Korbin Dooley and Rollin
Carter led with 12 points each. Daniel Kristensen did a nice job
defensively until fouling out late in the game.
Statistical notes: Both teams actually shot poorly from the free-throw
line. Murray was 11-21 and Cottonwood 5-13.
What we learned from this game: The win was Murray's second
straight and put them on top of the Region 2 standings. Not bad for a
team that had a 3-6 record a week ago.
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 - 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.
Murray's highlights: 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.
Hunter's highlights: 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.
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 - Murray grabbed its Region 2
opener and played a solid four quarters of basketball. Coach Workman
was able to empty the bench and give a lot of players a chance to play.
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. 5 - Judge Memorial 59, Murray 57
Story of the game: Will Whitt scored a season-high 24 points and
Basil Vetas hit two key free throws with 32 seconds left that gave Judge
Memorial a narrow non-region win at Murray.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans came out of the locker room in the
third quarter and went on an 11-0 run to cut the margin to four points
and eventually went ahead on Justin Esgarciga's three-pointer. The
Spartans had a chance to tie - or win - the game at the end, but couldn't
get off a decent shot.
Judge Memorial's highlights: The Bulldogs dominated the first half.
Whitt scored 16 of his points and Judge led 36-21. For most of the
game, they did the small things, like grab rebounds and loose balls.
Vetas had 16 points and Kelton Quinn had a game-high eight
rebounds.
Statistical notes: Judge had a 24-15 rebounding advantage, and
made 17-19 free throws. Murray was 5-5 on three-point attempts.
Murray has a 1-3 record at home.
What we learned from this game: This was a winnable game, but
Murray couldn't get a good shot at the end. The Spartans turned the
game around in the third quarter and had the momentum.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game, but I was
there. To read my game story, click here. To view the Deseret News
brief, click here. To see the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Dec. 29 - West Jordan 65, Murray 61
Story of the game: Jordan Loveridge scored 18 points, and Jordan
Pryor led West Jordan's group of three-point shooters, as the Jaguars
held off Murray in a non-region game.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans trailed by 10 entering the fourth
period, but put together a furious rally. David Collette led Murray with 21
points and Justin Esgarciga had 13. Riley Grandinetti nailed a couple
of three-pointers.
West Jordan's highlights: The Jaguars outscored Murray 18-10 in the
second quarter and led 34-24 at halftime. Jaxon Knighton added 13
points and Andre Ashton had 10.
Statistical notes: The Jaguars hit 8-13 free throws, while Murray was
15-18. Murray really got its offense going in the second half, scoring 37
of its points.
What we learned from this game: The Spartans played tough against
West Jordan, but needed someone besides the usual players -
Collette and Esgarciga - to really step up.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game, but Utah
Sports Action sent a photographer. To read the Deseret News brief,
click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here. To see
USA's photos, click here.
Dec. 22 - Highland 63, Murray 43
Story of the game: Nate Fakahafua scored 22 points and pulled down
10 rebounds as Highland pulled away from Murray in the fourth quarter
to take the non-region win.
Murray's highlights: David Collette was Murray's top scorer with 20
points, but the Spartans ran out of gas in the final period and the score
got out of hand. Cade Bullough added eight, and had Murray's only
three-point basket.
Highland's highlights: The Rams led 40-32 entering the final period,
but put the game away from the free-throw line, hitting 17-18 charity
shots. Alex Fatzinger-Bruce added 11 points and Sam Orchard had 10.
Statistical notes: Highland was 27-33 from the free-throw line. Murray
was 8-12. Lew Evans had eight points for the Rams, who put up a
season high point total.
What we learned from this game: Murray was in the game until the
fourth quarter, but never found a way to stop Highland from playing ITS
game.
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. 18 - Murray 47, Riverton 37
Story of the game: David Collette scored 19 points and led a
fourth-quarter rally as Murray downed Riverton in a non-region game.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans trailed 32-29 entering the final
period, but outscored Riverton 18-5 to win going away. Cade Bullough
added 12 points for Murray, which won its first home game of the
season.
Riverton's highlights: The Silverwolves were playing their game, and
led most of the way. The defense was on its way to holding Murray to a
season low until the final quarter. Garrett Gunderstrup was the top
scorer with 12 points.
Statistical notes: Murray hit just 13-26 free throws. Riverton was 7-13.
Gunderstrup and Bullough each had two three-pointers. The
Silverwolves scored 75 points in beating Murray last year.
What we learned from this game: The victory was Murray's second
straight and its record improved to 3-3 on the season. Collette
established himself as the team's big scorer.
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 - Murray 60, Spanish Fork 53
Story of the game: David Collette led a balanced scoring attack with 16
points as Murray rallied to beat Spanish Fork in a non-region game.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans most of the game, but came back in
the fourth quarter, outscoring the home team 17-8. Justin Esgarciga
helped out with 13 points and Cade Bullough had 12.
Spanish Fork's highlights: The Dons played especially well in the
second quarter to claim a 32-28 halftime advantage. Travis Still was
the team's top scorer with 21 points. Adam Duke and Ren Williamsen
each had 11.
Statistical notes: Spanish Fork was 11-16 from the free-throw line.
Murray was 7-12. The 60 points Spanish Fork gave up was a season
high - to date.
What we learned from this game: Collette got some help. He is the
team's big scorer, but can't do it by himself. Kudos for Esgarciga and
Bullough to coming through and helping pull out this win.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read the
Deseret News brief, click here. There was no report in the Salt Lake
Tribune.
Dec. 15 - Taylorsville 60, Murray 59
Story of the game: Stevie McCloyn's free throw with 1.8 seconds left
was the different as Taylorsville held off rival Murray, despite a 25-point
effort by the Spartans' David Collette.
Murray's highlights: The 6-foot-7 Collette had his way inside, and put
together his best game of the season. Murray trailed 25-20 at halftime,
but rallied in the third period. Cade Bullough added 15 points.
Taylorsville's highlights: This game was close, and had a lot of
intensity throughout. Brady Wright had 16 points, Andrew Togiai 15 and
Jackson Roper came through with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
McCloyn had just six points, but it was enough.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot about 70 percent from the
free-throw line. Roper's game was his best this year - to date. What
happened to C Yai Ajak? There were no stats on him in this game.
What we learned from this game - Murray dropped to 1-3 overall, and
the Spartans are a better team than that. Collette almost won this
game singlehandedly.
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 - Olympus 61, Murray 51
Story of the game: Nicholas Paulos found his shooting stroke, scoring
23 points, as Olympus rallied to beat Murray in a non-region game
between former region rivals.
Murray's highlights: The Spartans didn't go down quietly. They battled
in the second half behind David Collette and Justin Esgarciga, and
were always close. Collette had 13 points and Esgarciga 11.
Oly's highlightst: Oly outscored Murray 20-10 in the second quarter to
take a seven-point lead. Paulos had four three-pointers, and that
opened up the inside for Will Watkins (12 points) and Connor Brady
(10).
Statistical notes: Murray hit just 10-19 free throws. Olympus was
19-27. Paulos and Spencer Harris led Oly in rebounding with six each.
Wyatt Woodard chipped in eight points for Murray.
What we learned from this game: The Spartans played well against a
tough team, but needed someone else to have a big game. Oly is
good, and only a great effort was going to beat them.
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. 8 - Murray 70, East 43
Story of the game: David Collette and Justin Escarciga scored 16
points apiece as Murray blew the game open in the third quarter and
whipped East for its first victory in a non-region game.
Murray's highlights: This was a quality victory for the Spartans, who
(like East) let their last one get away. Escarciga had the hot hand
outside, nailing three treys. Wyatt Woodard also had a pair.
East's highlights: East trailed most of the game, and couldn't stop
Murray's inside-outside combination. Parker Van Dyke led a balanced
scoring effort with eight points.
Statistical notes: East shot just 7-17 from the free-throw line. Murray
was 14-20. Murray outscored East 20-9 in the key third period.
What we learned from this game: This was a great effort by Murray,
and the Spartans did it in East's gym. A lot of players got a chance to
play as 10 people scored.
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. 1 - Jordan 58, Murray 51
Story of the game: Kevin Goldsmith scored 19 points as Jordan rallied
from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat Murray in the season opener for
both teams.
Murray's highlights: David Collette was Murray's top scorer with 14
points. Julian Moore and Mitch Tate had eight apiece. The Spartans
had a big second quarter, outscoring Jordan 20-6.
Jordan's highlights: The Beetdiggers outscored Murray 21-8 in the
third period to make it a game, and Jordan didn't stop. Joe Mero and
Nate Monson added 14 points apiece. Mero had three treys.
Statistical notes: Jordan outscored Murray 41-20 in the second half.
What we learned from this game: This was a winnable game. Jordan
forced several Murray turnovers in the second half, and that made the
difference. Murray was 17-19 from the free-throw line.
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.
Region 2 standings
West 11 1 .917 19 4 .826
Skyline 8 4 .667 12 11 .522
Murray 7 5 .583 10 12 .454
Cottonwood 7 5 .583 10 11 .476
Cyprus 5 7 .417 6 16 .273
Granger 4 8 .333 6 15 .286
Hunter 0 12 .000 1 19 .053
West 11 1 .917 19 4 .826
Skyline 8 4 .667 12 11 .522
Murray 7 5 .583 10 12 .454
Cottonwood 7 5 .583 10 11 .476
Cyprus 5 7 .417 6 16 .273
Granger 4 8 .333 6 15 .286
Hunter 0 12 .000 1 19 .053
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
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
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
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 60, Cottonwood 51
Granger 45, Cyprus 43
West 64, Murray 36
Wasatch 67, Hunter 60
Feb. 19
Cottonwood 70, Hunter 63
Cyprus 39, Skyline 37
Granger 55, Murray 52
Feb. 23
Cottonwood 61, West 46
Murray 39, Cyprus 38
Granger 52, Hunter 36
Feb. 27 - 5A play-in games
Jordan 52, Cottonwood 49
Lone Peak 50, Cyprus 35
Copper Hills 81, Northridge 54
Syracuse 54, Riverton 45
March 2- 5A state tournament
Skyline 66, Layton 62 (OT)
Alta 59, Syracuse 35
Copper Hills 67, Brighton 57
Davis 59, Jordan 52
West Jordan 52, Pleasant Grove 50
Bingham 64, Lone Peak 53
Fremont 62, Murray 43
West 57, Viewmont 51
March 3 - 5A quarterfinals
Alta 63, Skyline 54
Copper Hills 69, West 43
Davis 59, West Jordan 52
Fremont 71, Bingham 70 (OT)
March 5 - 5A semifinals
Alta 48, Fremont 37
Davis 48, Copper Hills 46
March 6 - 5A championship
Alta 46, Davis 32
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 60, Cottonwood 51
Granger 45, Cyprus 43
West 64, Murray 36
Wasatch 67, Hunter 60
Feb. 19
Cottonwood 70, Hunter 63
Cyprus 39, Skyline 37
Granger 55, Murray 52
Feb. 23
Cottonwood 61, West 46
Murray 39, Cyprus 38
Granger 52, Hunter 36
Feb. 27 - 5A play-in games
Jordan 52, Cottonwood 49
Lone Peak 50, Cyprus 35
Copper Hills 81, Northridge 54
Syracuse 54, Riverton 45
March 2- 5A state tournament
Skyline 66, Layton 62 (OT)
Alta 59, Syracuse 35
Copper Hills 67, Brighton 57
Davis 59, Jordan 52
West Jordan 52, Pleasant Grove 50
Bingham 64, Lone Peak 53
Fremont 62, Murray 43
West 57, Viewmont 51
March 3 - 5A quarterfinals
Alta 63, Skyline 54
Copper Hills 69, West 43
Davis 59, West Jordan 52
Fremont 71, Bingham 70 (OT)
March 5 - 5A semifinals
Alta 48, Fremont 37
Davis 48, Copper Hills 46
March 6 - 5A championship
Alta 46, Davis 32
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