| PLEASANT GROVE BOYS BASKETBALL - 2009-10 |
2009-10 schedule (12-10, 7-5)
Nov. 25 – vs. Lehi# (L 48-59)
Dec. 2 – SPRINGVILLE (L 46-58)
Dec. 9 – at Timpanogos (W 52-49)
Dec. 11 – at Payson (W 67-54)
Dec. 15 – RIVERTON (W 48-39)
Dec. 26-30 – at Desert Heat Classic
vs. Hoover, Calif. (L 69-74)
vs. Perris, Calif. (W 54-35)
vs. Mission Viejo, Calif. (L 54-66)
vs. Villa Park, Calif. (W 70-66)
Jan. 6 – ALTA* (L 49-50)
Jan. 13 – LONE PEAK* (W 55-47)
Jan. 15 – at American Fork* (W 64-61)
Jan. 20 – HILLCREST* (W 61-50)
Jan. 27 – BRIGHTON* (L 50-64)
Jan. 29 – at Alta* (L 51-52)
Feb. 3 – at Jordan* (W 47-44)
Feb. 10 – at Lone Peak* (W 62-54)
Feb. 12 – AMERICAN FORK* (W 74-64)
Feb. 16 – at Hillcrest* (L 39-41)
Feb. 19 – JORDAN* (W 51-42)
Feb. 24 – at Brighton* (L 34-81)
-----5A state tournament-----
March 2 - at West Jordan (L 50-52)
* - Region 4 games. # - at UVU.
Home games in CAPS
Nov. 25 – vs. Lehi# (L 48-59)
Dec. 2 – SPRINGVILLE (L 46-58)
Dec. 9 – at Timpanogos (W 52-49)
Dec. 11 – at Payson (W 67-54)
Dec. 15 – RIVERTON (W 48-39)
Dec. 26-30 – at Desert Heat Classic
vs. Hoover, Calif. (L 69-74)
vs. Perris, Calif. (W 54-35)
vs. Mission Viejo, Calif. (L 54-66)
vs. Villa Park, Calif. (W 70-66)
Jan. 6 – ALTA* (L 49-50)
Jan. 13 – LONE PEAK* (W 55-47)
Jan. 15 – at American Fork* (W 64-61)
Jan. 20 – HILLCREST* (W 61-50)
Jan. 27 – BRIGHTON* (L 50-64)
Jan. 29 – at Alta* (L 51-52)
Feb. 3 – at Jordan* (W 47-44)
Feb. 10 – at Lone Peak* (W 62-54)
Feb. 12 – AMERICAN FORK* (W 74-64)
Feb. 16 – at Hillcrest* (L 39-41)
Feb. 19 – JORDAN* (W 51-42)
Feb. 24 – at Brighton* (L 34-81)
-----5A state tournament-----
March 2 - at West Jordan (L 50-52)
* - Region 4 games. # - at UVU.
Home games in CAPS
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2008-09 results (16-7, 8-2)
Nov. 26 - vs. Mountain View# (W 60-50)
Dec. 2 - at Springville (W 72-58)
Dec. 5 - WEST JORDAN (L 58-62)
Dec. 9 - at Provo (L 49-57)
Dec. 12 - PAYSON (W 69-45)
Dec. 16 - at Riverton (L 49-59)
Dec. 18 - at Kearns (W 56-41)
Dec. 27-29 - at Logan Holiday Classic
vs. Juan Diego (W 78-49)
vs. Jordan (L 55-58)
at Logan (W 71-56)
Jan. 6 - ALTA (W 74-59)
Jan. 14 - TIMPANOGOS* (W 78-60)
Jan. 16 - at Lone Peak* (L 57-64))
Jan. 21 - at American Fork* (W 56-44)
Jan. 23 - LEHI* (W 62-57- OT)
Jan. 28 - SPANISH FORK* (W 75-67)
Jan. 30 - at Timpanogos* (W 67-55)
Feb. 6 - LONE PEAK* (L 56-64)
Feb. 11 - AMERICAN FORK* (W 69-64)
Feb. 20 - at Lehi* (W 63-58 - 2OT)
Feb. 24 - at Spanish Fork* (W 78-63)
-----5A tournament-----
March 2 - vs. Skyline (W 59-48)
March 4 - vs. Davis (L 54-60 - OT)
Nov. 26 - vs. Mountain View# (W 60-50)
Dec. 2 - at Springville (W 72-58)
Dec. 5 - WEST JORDAN (L 58-62)
Dec. 9 - at Provo (L 49-57)
Dec. 12 - PAYSON (W 69-45)
Dec. 16 - at Riverton (L 49-59)
Dec. 18 - at Kearns (W 56-41)
Dec. 27-29 - at Logan Holiday Classic
vs. Juan Diego (W 78-49)
vs. Jordan (L 55-58)
at Logan (W 71-56)
Jan. 6 - ALTA (W 74-59)
Jan. 14 - TIMPANOGOS* (W 78-60)
Jan. 16 - at Lone Peak* (L 57-64))
Jan. 21 - at American Fork* (W 56-44)
Jan. 23 - LEHI* (W 62-57- OT)
Jan. 28 - SPANISH FORK* (W 75-67)
Jan. 30 - at Timpanogos* (W 67-55)
Feb. 6 - LONE PEAK* (L 56-64)
Feb. 11 - AMERICAN FORK* (W 69-64)
Feb. 20 - at Lehi* (W 63-58 - 2OT)
Feb. 24 - at Spanish Fork* (W 78-63)
-----5A tournament-----
March 2 - vs. Skyline (W 59-48)
March 4 - vs. Davis (L 54-60 - OT)
Pleasant Grove links
* - Pleasant Grove home page
* - PG boys basketball roster
* - Pleasant Grove girls basketball page
* - Pleasant Grove football page
* - Pleasant Grove High School website
* - Pleasant Grove home page
* - PG boys basketball roster
* - Pleasant Grove girls basketball page
* - Pleasant Grove football page
* - Pleasant Grove High School website
Region 4 standings
Alta 10 2 .833 21 4 .840
Brighton 9 3 .750 16 6 .727
Pleasant Grove 7 5 .583 12 10 .545
Lone Peak 7 5 .583 17 6 .739
Jordan 6 6 .500 14 9 .609
American Fork 2 10 .167 10 11 .474
Hillcrest 1 11 .083 7 14 .333
Alta 10 2 .833 21 4 .840
Brighton 9 3 .750 16 6 .727
Pleasant Grove 7 5 .583 12 10 .545
Lone Peak 7 5 .583 17 6 .739
Jordan 6 6 .500 14 9 .609
American Fork 2 10 .167 10 11 .474
Hillcrest 1 11 .083 7 14 .333
Region Overall
W L Pct. W L Pct.
W L Pct. W L Pct.
SEASON SCHEDULE
Nov. 24
Hillcrest 41, Riverton 38
Nov. 25
Lehi 59, Pleasant Grove 48
American Fork 63, Mtn. View 58
Lone Peak 63, Salem HIlls 48
Dec. 1
Davis 59, Alta 52
Brighton 89, Copper Hills 82
Hillcrest 39, Clearfield 32
Jordan 58, Murray 51
American Fork 54, Provo 52 (OT)
Dec. 2
Hillcrest 43, West Jordan 38
Springville 58, Pleasant Grove 46
Dec. 4
Alta 63, Northridge 44
Hillcrest 62, Cottonwood 46
American Fork 75, Timpanogos 60
Davis 66, Jordan 56
Dec. 8
Alta 59, Olympus 47
Dec. 9
Brighton 60, Judge Memorial 46
Pleasant Grove 52, Timpanogos 49
Lone Peak 61, Viewmont 44
Dec. 10
Brighton 61, Northridge 45
Dec. 11
Judge Memorial 67, Hillcrest 62
Pleasant Grove 67, Payson 54
American Fork 59, Orem 50
Lone Peak 52, Lehi 50
Jordan 75, Taylorsville 45
Dec. 12
Alta 65, Dixie 41
Jordan 65, Riverton 53
Dec. 15
Brighton 76, West Jordan 68
Jordan 61, Judge Memorial 57
Pleasant Grove 48, Riverton 39
American Fork 60, Timpview 57
Dec. 16
Alta 47, Highland 41
Dec. 17
Alta 70, Copper Hills 60
Highland 55, Hillcrest 43
Dec. 18
Bingham 74, Brighton 61
Hillcrest 66, Taylorsville 56
Lone Peak 41, Juan Diego 31
Dec. 21
Copper Hills 60, Hillcrest 44
Lone Peak 72, Snow Canyon 29
Dec. 22
Alta 62, Provo 55 (OT)
Lone Peak 65, Orem 38
Dec. 23
Lone Peak 51, Pine View 34
Dec. 26
American Fork 65, Twenty Nine
Palms, Calif. 41
Hoover, Calif. 74, Pleasant
Grove 69 (OT)
Dec. 28
Brighton 76, Kelly Walsh, Wyo. 63
Jordan 85, San Bernardino, Calif. 59
American Fork 66, LaSierra, Calif. 33
Pleasant Grove 54, Perris, Calif. 35
Dec. 29
Brighton 60, Wilson, Ore. 58
Bingham 61, Jordan 59
Mission Viejo, Calif. 66, Pleasant
Grove 54
Capistrano Valley, Calif. 50,
American Fork 37
Dec. 30
Lone Peak 76, Westlake 42
Gillette, Wyo. 84, Brighton 80
Jordan 85, Logan 58
Pleasant Grove 70, Villa Park, Calif.
66
American Fork 62, Corona del Mar,
Calif., 49
Jan. 2
Bingham 69, Alta 56
Lone Peak 76, Timpanogos 53
Jordan 58, Cottonwood 49
Nov. 24
Hillcrest 41, Riverton 38
Nov. 25
Lehi 59, Pleasant Grove 48
American Fork 63, Mtn. View 58
Lone Peak 63, Salem HIlls 48
Dec. 1
Davis 59, Alta 52
Brighton 89, Copper Hills 82
Hillcrest 39, Clearfield 32
Jordan 58, Murray 51
American Fork 54, Provo 52 (OT)
Dec. 2
Hillcrest 43, West Jordan 38
Springville 58, Pleasant Grove 46
Dec. 4
Alta 63, Northridge 44
Hillcrest 62, Cottonwood 46
American Fork 75, Timpanogos 60
Davis 66, Jordan 56
Dec. 8
Alta 59, Olympus 47
Dec. 9
Brighton 60, Judge Memorial 46
Pleasant Grove 52, Timpanogos 49
Lone Peak 61, Viewmont 44
Dec. 10
Brighton 61, Northridge 45
Dec. 11
Judge Memorial 67, Hillcrest 62
Pleasant Grove 67, Payson 54
American Fork 59, Orem 50
Lone Peak 52, Lehi 50
Jordan 75, Taylorsville 45
Dec. 12
Alta 65, Dixie 41
Jordan 65, Riverton 53
Dec. 15
Brighton 76, West Jordan 68
Jordan 61, Judge Memorial 57
Pleasant Grove 48, Riverton 39
American Fork 60, Timpview 57
Dec. 16
Alta 47, Highland 41
Dec. 17
Alta 70, Copper Hills 60
Highland 55, Hillcrest 43
Dec. 18
Bingham 74, Brighton 61
Hillcrest 66, Taylorsville 56
Lone Peak 41, Juan Diego 31
Dec. 21
Copper Hills 60, Hillcrest 44
Lone Peak 72, Snow Canyon 29
Dec. 22
Alta 62, Provo 55 (OT)
Lone Peak 65, Orem 38
Dec. 23
Lone Peak 51, Pine View 34
Dec. 26
American Fork 65, Twenty Nine
Palms, Calif. 41
Hoover, Calif. 74, Pleasant
Grove 69 (OT)
Dec. 28
Brighton 76, Kelly Walsh, Wyo. 63
Jordan 85, San Bernardino, Calif. 59
American Fork 66, LaSierra, Calif. 33
Pleasant Grove 54, Perris, Calif. 35
Dec. 29
Brighton 60, Wilson, Ore. 58
Bingham 61, Jordan 59
Mission Viejo, Calif. 66, Pleasant
Grove 54
Capistrano Valley, Calif. 50,
American Fork 37
Dec. 30
Lone Peak 76, Westlake 42
Gillette, Wyo. 84, Brighton 80
Jordan 85, Logan 58
Pleasant Grove 70, Villa Park, Calif.
66
American Fork 62, Corona del Mar,
Calif., 49
Jan. 2
Bingham 69, Alta 56
Lone Peak 76, Timpanogos 53
Jordan 58, Cottonwood 49
March 2 - West Jordan 52, Pleasant Grove 50
Story of the game: Andre Ashton scored 13 points, and played a big
role in the fourth quarter, as West Jordan rallied to edge Pleasant
Grove in the first round of the 5A state tournament.
PG's highlights: Brady Hoglund had the hot hand outside, scoring 15
points on perfect three-point shooting. Cory McAllister had 13 points,
and Sefa Tanoai 12, but missed the potential game-winning
three-pointer at the end. This was one of the best playoff games of
the night.
West Jordan's highlights: The Jaguars trailed most of the first half,
and had trouble rebounding against the bigger Vikings. Ashton and
Jordan Loveridge combined for some big baskets near the end.
Loveridge made 1-2 free throws late, and the Jags survived PG's final
shot attempt.
Statistical notes: Tanoai made 16 three-pointers during the season,
but none in the final five games. The Jags finished with a 9-2 home
record on the season. West Jordan made seven three-pointers from
four different players.
What we learned from this game: Both coaches agreed this was
one of the best games of the year, and there really wasn't a losing
team, even though PG ended up on the short end of the score.
Links: The Deseret News and Provo Herald had reporters at this
game. To read the D-News story, click here. For the Herald article,
click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Feb. 19 - Pleasant Grove 51, Jordan 42
Story of the game: Cory McAllister scored 16 points as Pleasant
Grove pulled away from Jordan in the second half and beat the
Beetdiggers, clinching the No. 3 seed in Region 4.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings rebounded from the
loss to Hillcrest with a big second half, outscoring Jordan 31-21. Sefa
Tanoai added 13 points and Brady Hoglund eight.
Jordan's best moment: The Diggers led 21-20 at halftime, thanks
mostly to the scoring of Kevin Goldsmith, who finished with 21 points.
Joe Mero had eight points, including a pair of three-pointers.
Statistical notes: Pleasant Grove made 17 of 30 free throws, while
Jordan was 4-8. Jordan's lowest offensive efforts this season came
against Pleasant Grove. Nate Monson had seven points.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings are one game ahead
of Lone Peak and Jordan, but defeated each of those teams twice.
This was a huge win for the Vikings.
Links: The Provo Herald had a reporter at this game. To read the
Herald's story, click here. For the Deseret News brief, click here. For
the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Feb. 16 - Hillcrest 41, Pleasant Grove 39
Story of the game: Andy Harris and Austin Adams scored 11 points
apiece as Hillcrest edged Pleasant Grove to earn its first Region 4
victory of the season.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: This was a defensive battle, but
Sefa Tanoai was a big factor inside. He finished with a game-high 16
points. Joe Kruger added eight points and Cory McAllister six.
Hillcrest's best moment: The Huskies broke through in the win
column, thanks to Harris and Adams, who each had one of their best
games of the season. Bridger Dallimore and Matt Pech each had
eight.
Statistical notes: This was a defensive battle and each team had its
lowest-scoring game of the season. Hillcrest shot just 7-16 from the
free-throw line. Dallimore was credited with seven steals.
What we learned from this game: This was a disappointing loss to
Pleasant Grove, which had won three straight games and had third
place in sight.
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 - Pleasant Grove 74, American Fork 64(OT)
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai scored 23 points, and Brandon
Thurgood hit two pressure-filled free throws in overtime, as Pleasant
Grove held off American Fork in a Region 4 game.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The game was close throughout,
and PG finally put it away by outscoring American Fork 12-2 in the
second overtime. Bryan Sampson added 17 points, Cory McAllister
had 11 and Thurgood 10.
American Fork's best moment: Austin Waddoups' three-pointer near
the buzzer forced the first overtime, and the Cavemen controlled the
first OT before Thurgood's charity shots tied the game. Ben Beddes
was the top scorer with 22 points.
Statistical notes: PG shot 21-31 from the free-throw line. AF was
10-14. Sampson's 17-point night was his season high. PG swept the
season series, but both games were close.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings have won three
straight and are now tied with Jordan for third place in region.
Links: The Provo Herald had a reporter at the game. To read the
Herald story, click here. For the Deseret News brief, click here.
Feb. 10 - Pleasant Grove 62, Lone Peak 54
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai, Cory McAllister and Joe Kruger each
scored in double figures, and the Pleasant Grove defense held Lone
Peak's big scorers in check en route to an important road victory in
Region 4.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings outscored Lone Peak
21-10 in the second quarter to take a nine-point halftime lead. Kruger
had a big fourth quarter, including a dunk, that stopped Lone Peak's
rally.
Lone Peak's best moment: The Knights were hurt by Nick Emery's
foul trouble. He finished with just 12 points. Christian Childs had 13
and Tannon Pederson 11.
Statistical notes: This was Emery and Pederson's worst combined
night of the season. PG swept the season series after dropping six
straight. Brady Hoglund had 10 points.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings won their second
straight and now are two games ahead of Lone Peak in the loss
column. They are also guaranteed a 5A playoff berth.
Links: All three local newspapers had reporters at this game and the
Provo Herald sent a photographer. To read the Deseret News story,
click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune article, click here. To read the
Herald, click here.
Feb. 3 - Pleasant Grove 47, Jordan 44
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai scored 14 points and Cory McAllister
had 10 as Pleasant Grove rallied from a 10-point deficit in the final
five minutes to beat Jordan in a Region 4 game.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: After losing to Alta previously, PG
broke through with a quality road win. The defense had a great game
and didn't allow a three-pointer. Bryan Sampson added nine points.
Jordan's best moment: The Beetdiggers led most of the game, and
built the margin to 43-33 in the fourth period. Kevin Goldsmith had
another good game with 24 points and nine rebounds.
Statistical notes: Taylor Smith had another good game for Jordan
with eight points. PG shot 9-15 from the free-throw line, while Jordan
was 8-16.
What we learned from this game: This was a big win for the Vikings
and kept them in the region race. They didn't quit at the end, and their
hard work paid off. This win surprised a lot of people.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read the
Deseret News brief, click here. For the Provo Herald brief, click here.
There was no report in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Jan. 29 - Alta 52, Pleasant Grove 51
Story of the game: Mitch Winter and Kyle Davis scored 12 points
each as Alta hung on to beat Pleasant Grove, despite a 28-point effort
by the Vikigns' Sefa Tanoai.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: Tanoai's 28-point effort tied his
season high which, ironically, also came against Alta. Brandon
Thurgood backed up Tanoai with eight points.
Alta's best moment: The Hawks trailed by five points at halftime, but
rallied in the third quarter and the final minutes was played at a hectic
pace. Cody Johnson added nine points and Jordan Brown eight.
Statistical notes: Alta made just 3-10 free throws, while PG was
11-18. Winter had four of Alta's seven three-pointers.
What we learned from this game: These teams played twice, and
PG lost by one point each time. The loss dropped the Vikings to fifth
place in region.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read the
Deseret News brief, click here. To see the Salt Lake Tribune box
score, click here. For the Provo Herald brief, click here and then scroll
down.
Jan. 27 - Brighton 64, Pleasant Grove 50
Story of the game: Corbin Miller scored 18 points and helped
Brighton earn a big first-half lead and beat Pleasant Grove in a
Region 4 game.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: Sefa Tanoai and Joe Kruger were
not as valuable in this fast-paced game, so Cory McAllister tried to
rally the team and finished with 18 points. Tanoai had 11.
Brighton's best moment: The Bengals got PG to play a fast-paced
game, and it worked to their advantage. Sam Wunderli hit
back-to-back threes midway through the second quarter to help
Brighton to an 11-point lead and Miller added another trey just before
intermission.
Statistical notes: Brighton's depth showed as nine players scored.
Brighton shot 11-16 from the free-throw line. PG was just 5-12.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings got out of their usual
playing style and couldn't keep up with Brighton. This was a learning
experience for the team.
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. There was no report in the Provo Herald.
Jan. 20 - Pleasant Grove 61, Hillcrest 50
Story of the game: Cory McAllister scored 18 points and Joe Kruger
and Sefa Tanoai had 13 each as Pleasant Grove pulled away from
Hillcrest in the second half and earned the Region 4 victory.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings rallied in the second
quarter and had a two-point lead at halftime. They extended the lead
after that. Pleasant Grove hit 17-23 free throws to hold off Hillcrest's
comeback.
Hillcrest's best moment: The Huskies took the early lead and was
up 19-14 at the end of the first quarter. Bridger Dallimore had a big
night with 23 points, including five three-pointers.
Statistical notes: Hillcrest shot 6-9 from the free-throw line. James
Jongejan had 12 points and Andy Harris 10 for the Huskies.
McAllister had two treys for PG.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings are 3-1 in region and
can challenge for the region title. The next two games will be a big
deal.
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. To see the Provo Herald brief, click here and then
scroll down.
Jan. 15 - Pleasant Grove 64, American Fork 61
Story of the game: Joe Kruger scored a season-high 16 points, and
Sefa Tanoai and Bryan Sampson added 15 each as Pleasant Grove
held off American Fork in a Region 4 game.
PG's best moment: The Vikings trailed by two points entering the final
quarter, which was played at a frenzied pace. PG trailed by seven
points at one time. Brady Hoglund made four big free throws in the
final minute to secure the win.
American Fork's best moment: Alex Ross led AF with 17 points,
including a pair of three-pointers in the fourth quarter that gave the
Cavemen a nice lead. Marcel Davis added 14 points and Ben Beddes
10.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot about 60 percent from the
free-throw line. AF had six three-pointers. Kruger had a big night
rebounding, too.
What we learned from this game: This was a tough win, and could
give PG more momentum. It was played in front of a hostile AF crowd.
The Cavemen have lost all four region games by a combined 12
points.
Links: The Provo Herald had a reporter at the game. To read the
Herald article, click here. To view the Deseret News brief, click here.
To see the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here. To read an AF
fan's blog, click here and scroll down.
Jan. 13 - Pleasant Grove 55, Lone Peak 47 (OT)
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai scored nine of his 11 points late in
the game, including a game-tying three-pointer that sent the contest
into overtime, and Pleasant Grove downed Lone Peak in Region 4.
PG's best moment: The Vikings trailed most of the game and were
down nine points in the final quarter. They outscored Lone Peak 12-4
in OT. Bryan Sampson and Dallas Lloyd had nine points each.
Lone Peak's best moment: As usual, the Knights relied on Nick
Emery and Tannon Pederson and they came through, although not
so much from three-point land. Emery finished with 18 points and
Pederson had 13.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot above 70 percent from the
free-throw line. PG guarded the perimeter well as Lone Peak had just
three treys. The loss dropped Lone Peak to 1-2 in region.
What we learned from this game: PG had a week to prepare for this
game, and it paid off. Afterward, coach McAllister said to start 0-2
would have been deadly.
Links: The Provo Herald had a reporter and a photographer at the
game. To read the Herald story, click here. To view the Deseret News
brief, click here. To see the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Jan. 6 - Alta 50, Pleasant Grove 49
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 19 points and Jordan Brown
had 11 as Alta held off Pleasant Grove, despite a season-high
scoring effort by the Vikings' Sefa Tanoai.
PG's best moment: Tanoai led the Vikings' rally and, while they came
close at the end, they couldn't take the lead in front of their screaming
crowd.
Alta's best moment: The Hawks trailed by one point at halftime, but
outscored PG 19-5 in the third period to take a 13-point lead, and then
held on. Davis came back from a poor outing against Bingham, and
even hit a three-pointer.
Statistical notes: Alta shot 15-25 from the free-throw line; PG was
12-21, meaning both teams left points off the scoreboard. Tanoai hit
three treys for PG.
What we learned from this game: On opening night of Region 4 play,
all three games were decided by three points or less. Free throws
make a difference.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read the
Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Provo Herald's brief, click
here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Dec. 30 - Pleasant Grove 70, Villa Park, Calif. 66
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai and Brady Hoglund each had career
nights as Pleasant Grove rallied past Villa Park, Calif., in the final
game of the Desert Heat Classic in Palm Springs, Calif.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings trailed 51-48 going into
the final period, but outscored Villa Park 22-15 to earn the victory and
go 2-2 in the tourney. Tanoai finished with 18 points and Hoglund had
17.
Villa Park's best moment: The Spartans took a 21-15 first-quarter
lead and held it until the final period. Bosner was the team's top
scorer with 19 points.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot well from the free-throw line. PG
was 20-24. Villa Park was 17-20. Joe Kruger had 11 points for the
Vikings.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings played well in the final
game and earned the victory at the end. PG's free-throw shooting was
the best this 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. 29 - Mission Viejo, Calif. 66, Pleasant Grove 54
Story of the game: Ben Hayes scored 14 points and Mike Hunter and
Isaac Neilsen added 11 as Mission Viejo opened up a big lead in the
second quarter and held off Pleasant Grove at the Desert Heat
Classic.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: Brandon Thurgood had another
good game with a career-high 13 points, and Sefa Tanoai had 10 for
PG. The Vikings outscored Mission Viejo 33-30 in the second half, but
it wasn't enough.
Mission Viejo's best moment: The Diablos outscored PG 18-2 in the
second quarter and that was the difference in the game. Mission
Viejo improved their record to 12-2 and this was the third of four wins
they had at this tourney. This was their closest game.
Statistical notes: Brady Hoglund had three of PG's seven
three-pointers. PG was 7-9 from the free-throw line. Mission Viejo
was 7-14.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings lost to a good team.
Hayes has already signed a letter-of-intent to play at UC-Irvine. While
no loss is fun, PG likely learned a lot from this 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. 28 - Pleasant Grove 54, Perris, Calif. 35
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai scored 12 points and Brandon
Thurgood reached double figures for the first one (11) to lead
Pleasant Grove over Perris, Calif., and earn its first win in the Desert
Heat Classic.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings outscored Perris 10-3 in
the second quarter to begin pulling away. PG had a 10-point halftime
lead. Brady Hoglund had nine points on three treys.
Perris' best moment: Marc Ringnell was the top scorer for Perris with
10 points. The loss dropped the Panthers to 1-9 so far this season.
Statistical notes: PG was 4-5 from the free-throw line; Perris was
8-12. Perris averaged 41.9 points per game, so PG held the Panthers
below their average.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings earned their first win
in the Classic, but it wasn't against a top team.
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. 26 - Hoover, Calif. 74, Pleasant Grove 69
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai scored 21 points, but it wasn't quite
enough as Hoover, of Glendale, Calif., defeated Pleasant Grove in the
first round of the Desert Heat Classic in Palm Springs, Calif.
No other information was available.
Dec. 15 - Pleasant Grove 48, Riverton 39
Story of the game: Cory McAllister had the hot hand outside, leading
the team with 12 points, as Pleasant Grove pulled away from Riverton
in the second half to earn the non-region win.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings led most of the game,
holding a 20-18 lead at intermission. McAllister had three treys, and
was backed up by Sefa Tanoai, who had 10 points. Bryan Sampson
added nine.
Riverton's best moment: Garrett Gunderstrup was Riverton's top
scorer (11 points) in this defensive-minded game. Matt Hess and
Zack Larsen added seven each. Jordan Galley had six points on a
pair of three-pointers.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot about 50 percent from the
free-throw line.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings claimed their third
straight win and won on their home court. Now they take some time
off before going to Palm Springs, Calif., for the Desert Heat Classic.
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.
Dec. 11 - Pleasant Grove 67, Payson 54
Story of the game: Joe Kruger scored 14 points and Cory McAllister
had 13 as Pleasant Grove grabbed a huge first-half lead and then
coasted to a non-region victory over Payson.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings took a 24-6 lead in the
first quarter and extended it to 44-11 at intermission. PG emptied its
bench after that and 11 players scored.
Payson's best moment: The Lions rallied after halftime, outscoring
Pleasant Grove 43-23 to make the final score look better. Clint
Bateman had 15 points and Braden Wright 13.
Statistical notes: Colton Jewett had 10 points and 12 rebounds for
Payson. PG was 14-28 from the free throw line, while Payson was
just 7-18.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings improved their record
to 2-2 with this convincing win. In each of the last three games, PG
has dominated the first quarter.
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. 9 - Pleasant Grove 52, Timpanogos 49
Story of the game: Cory McAllister and Sefa Tanoai scored 12 points
apiece as Pleasant Grove held on to beat Timpanogos in a
non-region game.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings led for almost the entire
game, starting with a 15-4 run in the first quarter. McAllister also had
a couple of steals in the third quarter that helped Pleasant Grove
keep its lead.
Timpanogos' best moment: Ryan Nielson had 17 points, including a
three-point play that cut PG's lead to two points late in the game.
Chris Melville had a chance to tie the game when he stole an
inbounds, but he missed the shot as time expired.
Statistical notes: Melville had 14 points and Ryan Hamilton had 12
for Timpanogos. Both teams shot poorly from the free-throw line.
McAllister and Brody Hoglund had a pair of three-pointers for PG.
What we learned from this game: Pleasant Grove earned its first win
of the season, and it was a close one. The Vikings could make it a lot
easier on themselves, though.
Links: The Provo Herald had a reporter and a photographer at the
game. To read the Herald story, click here. To view the Deseret News
brief, click here. There was no report in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Dec. 2 - Springville 58, Pleasant Grove 46
Story of the game: Raul Delgado scored 20 points and led a rally
from a first-quarter deficit as Springville downed Pleasant Grove in a
non-region contest.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings went on an 11-0 run
early in the game and led until late in the second quarter. Sefa Tanoai
paced PG with 14 points. Cory McAllister had 13 and Bryan Sampson
12.
Springville's best moment: Delgado provided several key baskets in
the fourth quarter, scoring 13 of his points in that time period,
including a thunderous dunk. Sam Schreiner had 16 points and Matt
Sumsion 14.
Statistical notes: The Vikings had just nine points in the second
quarter and five points in the third. Both teams shot well from the
free-throw line.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings started off well, but
couldn't keep it up and lost their first home game.
Links: The Provo Herald had a reporter at the game. To read the
Herald story, click here. To view the Deseret News brief, click here. To
see the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Nov. 25 - Lehi 59, Pleasant Grove 48
Story of the game: William Walker led a balanced scoring attack with
20 points as Lehi turned back Pleasant Grove in the season opener
for both teams at UVU.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: Joe Kruger led the Vikings with 12
points, but it was Cory McAllister's outside shooting that fueled
Pleasant Grove's rally. He finished with 11 points, including three
treys. This might have been the best game at UVU's tourney.
Lehi's best moment: The Pioneers grabbed a small early and slowly
extended it throughout the game. The final quarter was hurried, but
Lehi hung on. Josh Scott and Ryan Christofferson added 10 points
apiece.
Statistical notes: Lehi was 17-26 from the free-throw line. Pleasant
Grove was 9-15. Brady Hoglund and Sefa Tanoai each had 10 points
for Pleasant Grove. Lehi led 23-16 at halftime.
What we learned from this game: This was a good matchup to start
the season as both clubs should be pretty good. Kruger and
McAllister made a good inside-outside combination.
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.
Story of the game: Andre Ashton scored 13 points, and played a big
role in the fourth quarter, as West Jordan rallied to edge Pleasant
Grove in the first round of the 5A state tournament.
PG's highlights: Brady Hoglund had the hot hand outside, scoring 15
points on perfect three-point shooting. Cory McAllister had 13 points,
and Sefa Tanoai 12, but missed the potential game-winning
three-pointer at the end. This was one of the best playoff games of
the night.
West Jordan's highlights: The Jaguars trailed most of the first half,
and had trouble rebounding against the bigger Vikings. Ashton and
Jordan Loveridge combined for some big baskets near the end.
Loveridge made 1-2 free throws late, and the Jags survived PG's final
shot attempt.
Statistical notes: Tanoai made 16 three-pointers during the season,
but none in the final five games. The Jags finished with a 9-2 home
record on the season. West Jordan made seven three-pointers from
four different players.
What we learned from this game: Both coaches agreed this was
one of the best games of the year, and there really wasn't a losing
team, even though PG ended up on the short end of the score.
Links: The Deseret News and Provo Herald had reporters at this
game. To read the D-News story, click here. For the Herald article,
click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Feb. 19 - Pleasant Grove 51, Jordan 42
Story of the game: Cory McAllister scored 16 points as Pleasant
Grove pulled away from Jordan in the second half and beat the
Beetdiggers, clinching the No. 3 seed in Region 4.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings rebounded from the
loss to Hillcrest with a big second half, outscoring Jordan 31-21. Sefa
Tanoai added 13 points and Brady Hoglund eight.
Jordan's best moment: The Diggers led 21-20 at halftime, thanks
mostly to the scoring of Kevin Goldsmith, who finished with 21 points.
Joe Mero had eight points, including a pair of three-pointers.
Statistical notes: Pleasant Grove made 17 of 30 free throws, while
Jordan was 4-8. Jordan's lowest offensive efforts this season came
against Pleasant Grove. Nate Monson had seven points.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings are one game ahead
of Lone Peak and Jordan, but defeated each of those teams twice.
This was a huge win for the Vikings.
Links: The Provo Herald had a reporter at this game. To read the
Herald's story, click here. For the Deseret News brief, click here. For
the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Feb. 16 - Hillcrest 41, Pleasant Grove 39
Story of the game: Andy Harris and Austin Adams scored 11 points
apiece as Hillcrest edged Pleasant Grove to earn its first Region 4
victory of the season.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: This was a defensive battle, but
Sefa Tanoai was a big factor inside. He finished with a game-high 16
points. Joe Kruger added eight points and Cory McAllister six.
Hillcrest's best moment: The Huskies broke through in the win
column, thanks to Harris and Adams, who each had one of their best
games of the season. Bridger Dallimore and Matt Pech each had
eight.
Statistical notes: This was a defensive battle and each team had its
lowest-scoring game of the season. Hillcrest shot just 7-16 from the
free-throw line. Dallimore was credited with seven steals.
What we learned from this game: This was a disappointing loss to
Pleasant Grove, which had won three straight games and had third
place in sight.
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 - Pleasant Grove 74, American Fork 64(OT)
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai scored 23 points, and Brandon
Thurgood hit two pressure-filled free throws in overtime, as Pleasant
Grove held off American Fork in a Region 4 game.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The game was close throughout,
and PG finally put it away by outscoring American Fork 12-2 in the
second overtime. Bryan Sampson added 17 points, Cory McAllister
had 11 and Thurgood 10.
American Fork's best moment: Austin Waddoups' three-pointer near
the buzzer forced the first overtime, and the Cavemen controlled the
first OT before Thurgood's charity shots tied the game. Ben Beddes
was the top scorer with 22 points.
Statistical notes: PG shot 21-31 from the free-throw line. AF was
10-14. Sampson's 17-point night was his season high. PG swept the
season series, but both games were close.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings have won three
straight and are now tied with Jordan for third place in region.
Links: The Provo Herald had a reporter at the game. To read the
Herald story, click here. For the Deseret News brief, click here.
Feb. 10 - Pleasant Grove 62, Lone Peak 54
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai, Cory McAllister and Joe Kruger each
scored in double figures, and the Pleasant Grove defense held Lone
Peak's big scorers in check en route to an important road victory in
Region 4.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings outscored Lone Peak
21-10 in the second quarter to take a nine-point halftime lead. Kruger
had a big fourth quarter, including a dunk, that stopped Lone Peak's
rally.
Lone Peak's best moment: The Knights were hurt by Nick Emery's
foul trouble. He finished with just 12 points. Christian Childs had 13
and Tannon Pederson 11.
Statistical notes: This was Emery and Pederson's worst combined
night of the season. PG swept the season series after dropping six
straight. Brady Hoglund had 10 points.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings won their second
straight and now are two games ahead of Lone Peak in the loss
column. They are also guaranteed a 5A playoff berth.
Links: All three local newspapers had reporters at this game and the
Provo Herald sent a photographer. To read the Deseret News story,
click here. For the Salt Lake Tribune article, click here. To read the
Herald, click here.
Feb. 3 - Pleasant Grove 47, Jordan 44
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai scored 14 points and Cory McAllister
had 10 as Pleasant Grove rallied from a 10-point deficit in the final
five minutes to beat Jordan in a Region 4 game.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: After losing to Alta previously, PG
broke through with a quality road win. The defense had a great game
and didn't allow a three-pointer. Bryan Sampson added nine points.
Jordan's best moment: The Beetdiggers led most of the game, and
built the margin to 43-33 in the fourth period. Kevin Goldsmith had
another good game with 24 points and nine rebounds.
Statistical notes: Taylor Smith had another good game for Jordan
with eight points. PG shot 9-15 from the free-throw line, while Jordan
was 8-16.
What we learned from this game: This was a big win for the Vikings
and kept them in the region race. They didn't quit at the end, and their
hard work paid off. This win surprised a lot of people.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read the
Deseret News brief, click here. For the Provo Herald brief, click here.
There was no report in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Jan. 29 - Alta 52, Pleasant Grove 51
Story of the game: Mitch Winter and Kyle Davis scored 12 points
each as Alta hung on to beat Pleasant Grove, despite a 28-point effort
by the Vikigns' Sefa Tanoai.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: Tanoai's 28-point effort tied his
season high which, ironically, also came against Alta. Brandon
Thurgood backed up Tanoai with eight points.
Alta's best moment: The Hawks trailed by five points at halftime, but
rallied in the third quarter and the final minutes was played at a hectic
pace. Cody Johnson added nine points and Jordan Brown eight.
Statistical notes: Alta made just 3-10 free throws, while PG was
11-18. Winter had four of Alta's seven three-pointers.
What we learned from this game: These teams played twice, and
PG lost by one point each time. The loss dropped the Vikings to fifth
place in region.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read the
Deseret News brief, click here. To see the Salt Lake Tribune box
score, click here. For the Provo Herald brief, click here and then scroll
down.
Jan. 27 - Brighton 64, Pleasant Grove 50
Story of the game: Corbin Miller scored 18 points and helped
Brighton earn a big first-half lead and beat Pleasant Grove in a
Region 4 game.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: Sefa Tanoai and Joe Kruger were
not as valuable in this fast-paced game, so Cory McAllister tried to
rally the team and finished with 18 points. Tanoai had 11.
Brighton's best moment: The Bengals got PG to play a fast-paced
game, and it worked to their advantage. Sam Wunderli hit
back-to-back threes midway through the second quarter to help
Brighton to an 11-point lead and Miller added another trey just before
intermission.
Statistical notes: Brighton's depth showed as nine players scored.
Brighton shot 11-16 from the free-throw line. PG was just 5-12.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings got out of their usual
playing style and couldn't keep up with Brighton. This was a learning
experience for the team.
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. There was no report in the Provo Herald.
Jan. 20 - Pleasant Grove 61, Hillcrest 50
Story of the game: Cory McAllister scored 18 points and Joe Kruger
and Sefa Tanoai had 13 each as Pleasant Grove pulled away from
Hillcrest in the second half and earned the Region 4 victory.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings rallied in the second
quarter and had a two-point lead at halftime. They extended the lead
after that. Pleasant Grove hit 17-23 free throws to hold off Hillcrest's
comeback.
Hillcrest's best moment: The Huskies took the early lead and was
up 19-14 at the end of the first quarter. Bridger Dallimore had a big
night with 23 points, including five three-pointers.
Statistical notes: Hillcrest shot 6-9 from the free-throw line. James
Jongejan had 12 points and Andy Harris 10 for the Huskies.
McAllister had two treys for PG.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings are 3-1 in region and
can challenge for the region title. The next two games will be a big
deal.
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. To see the Provo Herald brief, click here and then
scroll down.
Jan. 15 - Pleasant Grove 64, American Fork 61
Story of the game: Joe Kruger scored a season-high 16 points, and
Sefa Tanoai and Bryan Sampson added 15 each as Pleasant Grove
held off American Fork in a Region 4 game.
PG's best moment: The Vikings trailed by two points entering the final
quarter, which was played at a frenzied pace. PG trailed by seven
points at one time. Brady Hoglund made four big free throws in the
final minute to secure the win.
American Fork's best moment: Alex Ross led AF with 17 points,
including a pair of three-pointers in the fourth quarter that gave the
Cavemen a nice lead. Marcel Davis added 14 points and Ben Beddes
10.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot about 60 percent from the
free-throw line. AF had six three-pointers. Kruger had a big night
rebounding, too.
What we learned from this game: This was a tough win, and could
give PG more momentum. It was played in front of a hostile AF crowd.
The Cavemen have lost all four region games by a combined 12
points.
Links: The Provo Herald had a reporter at the game. To read the
Herald article, click here. To view the Deseret News brief, click here.
To see the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here. To read an AF
fan's blog, click here and scroll down.
Jan. 13 - Pleasant Grove 55, Lone Peak 47 (OT)
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai scored nine of his 11 points late in
the game, including a game-tying three-pointer that sent the contest
into overtime, and Pleasant Grove downed Lone Peak in Region 4.
PG's best moment: The Vikings trailed most of the game and were
down nine points in the final quarter. They outscored Lone Peak 12-4
in OT. Bryan Sampson and Dallas Lloyd had nine points each.
Lone Peak's best moment: As usual, the Knights relied on Nick
Emery and Tannon Pederson and they came through, although not
so much from three-point land. Emery finished with 18 points and
Pederson had 13.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot above 70 percent from the
free-throw line. PG guarded the perimeter well as Lone Peak had just
three treys. The loss dropped Lone Peak to 1-2 in region.
What we learned from this game: PG had a week to prepare for this
game, and it paid off. Afterward, coach McAllister said to start 0-2
would have been deadly.
Links: The Provo Herald had a reporter and a photographer at the
game. To read the Herald story, click here. To view the Deseret News
brief, click here. To see the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Jan. 6 - Alta 50, Pleasant Grove 49
Story of the game: Kyle Davis scored 19 points and Jordan Brown
had 11 as Alta held off Pleasant Grove, despite a season-high
scoring effort by the Vikings' Sefa Tanoai.
PG's best moment: Tanoai led the Vikings' rally and, while they came
close at the end, they couldn't take the lead in front of their screaming
crowd.
Alta's best moment: The Hawks trailed by one point at halftime, but
outscored PG 19-5 in the third period to take a 13-point lead, and then
held on. Davis came back from a poor outing against Bingham, and
even hit a three-pointer.
Statistical notes: Alta shot 15-25 from the free-throw line; PG was
12-21, meaning both teams left points off the scoreboard. Tanoai hit
three treys for PG.
What we learned from this game: On opening night of Region 4 play,
all three games were decided by three points or less. Free throws
make a difference.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read the
Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Provo Herald's brief, click
here. For the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Dec. 30 - Pleasant Grove 70, Villa Park, Calif. 66
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai and Brady Hoglund each had career
nights as Pleasant Grove rallied past Villa Park, Calif., in the final
game of the Desert Heat Classic in Palm Springs, Calif.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings trailed 51-48 going into
the final period, but outscored Villa Park 22-15 to earn the victory and
go 2-2 in the tourney. Tanoai finished with 18 points and Hoglund had
17.
Villa Park's best moment: The Spartans took a 21-15 first-quarter
lead and held it until the final period. Bosner was the team's top
scorer with 19 points.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot well from the free-throw line. PG
was 20-24. Villa Park was 17-20. Joe Kruger had 11 points for the
Vikings.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings played well in the final
game and earned the victory at the end. PG's free-throw shooting was
the best this 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. 29 - Mission Viejo, Calif. 66, Pleasant Grove 54
Story of the game: Ben Hayes scored 14 points and Mike Hunter and
Isaac Neilsen added 11 as Mission Viejo opened up a big lead in the
second quarter and held off Pleasant Grove at the Desert Heat
Classic.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: Brandon Thurgood had another
good game with a career-high 13 points, and Sefa Tanoai had 10 for
PG. The Vikings outscored Mission Viejo 33-30 in the second half, but
it wasn't enough.
Mission Viejo's best moment: The Diablos outscored PG 18-2 in the
second quarter and that was the difference in the game. Mission
Viejo improved their record to 12-2 and this was the third of four wins
they had at this tourney. This was their closest game.
Statistical notes: Brady Hoglund had three of PG's seven
three-pointers. PG was 7-9 from the free-throw line. Mission Viejo
was 7-14.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings lost to a good team.
Hayes has already signed a letter-of-intent to play at UC-Irvine. While
no loss is fun, PG likely learned a lot from this 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. 28 - Pleasant Grove 54, Perris, Calif. 35
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai scored 12 points and Brandon
Thurgood reached double figures for the first one (11) to lead
Pleasant Grove over Perris, Calif., and earn its first win in the Desert
Heat Classic.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings outscored Perris 10-3 in
the second quarter to begin pulling away. PG had a 10-point halftime
lead. Brady Hoglund had nine points on three treys.
Perris' best moment: Marc Ringnell was the top scorer for Perris with
10 points. The loss dropped the Panthers to 1-9 so far this season.
Statistical notes: PG was 4-5 from the free-throw line; Perris was
8-12. Perris averaged 41.9 points per game, so PG held the Panthers
below their average.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings earned their first win
in the Classic, but it wasn't against a top team.
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. 26 - Hoover, Calif. 74, Pleasant Grove 69
Story of the game: Sefa Tanoai scored 21 points, but it wasn't quite
enough as Hoover, of Glendale, Calif., defeated Pleasant Grove in the
first round of the Desert Heat Classic in Palm Springs, Calif.
No other information was available.
Dec. 15 - Pleasant Grove 48, Riverton 39
Story of the game: Cory McAllister had the hot hand outside, leading
the team with 12 points, as Pleasant Grove pulled away from Riverton
in the second half to earn the non-region win.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings led most of the game,
holding a 20-18 lead at intermission. McAllister had three treys, and
was backed up by Sefa Tanoai, who had 10 points. Bryan Sampson
added nine.
Riverton's best moment: Garrett Gunderstrup was Riverton's top
scorer (11 points) in this defensive-minded game. Matt Hess and
Zack Larsen added seven each. Jordan Galley had six points on a
pair of three-pointers.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot about 50 percent from the
free-throw line.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings claimed their third
straight win and won on their home court. Now they take some time
off before going to Palm Springs, Calif., for the Desert Heat Classic.
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.
Dec. 11 - Pleasant Grove 67, Payson 54
Story of the game: Joe Kruger scored 14 points and Cory McAllister
had 13 as Pleasant Grove grabbed a huge first-half lead and then
coasted to a non-region victory over Payson.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings took a 24-6 lead in the
first quarter and extended it to 44-11 at intermission. PG emptied its
bench after that and 11 players scored.
Payson's best moment: The Lions rallied after halftime, outscoring
Pleasant Grove 43-23 to make the final score look better. Clint
Bateman had 15 points and Braden Wright 13.
Statistical notes: Colton Jewett had 10 points and 12 rebounds for
Payson. PG was 14-28 from the free throw line, while Payson was
just 7-18.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings improved their record
to 2-2 with this convincing win. In each of the last three games, PG
has dominated the first quarter.
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. 9 - Pleasant Grove 52, Timpanogos 49
Story of the game: Cory McAllister and Sefa Tanoai scored 12 points
apiece as Pleasant Grove held on to beat Timpanogos in a
non-region game.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings led for almost the entire
game, starting with a 15-4 run in the first quarter. McAllister also had
a couple of steals in the third quarter that helped Pleasant Grove
keep its lead.
Timpanogos' best moment: Ryan Nielson had 17 points, including a
three-point play that cut PG's lead to two points late in the game.
Chris Melville had a chance to tie the game when he stole an
inbounds, but he missed the shot as time expired.
Statistical notes: Melville had 14 points and Ryan Hamilton had 12
for Timpanogos. Both teams shot poorly from the free-throw line.
McAllister and Brody Hoglund had a pair of three-pointers for PG.
What we learned from this game: Pleasant Grove earned its first win
of the season, and it was a close one. The Vikings could make it a lot
easier on themselves, though.
Links: The Provo Herald had a reporter and a photographer at the
game. To read the Herald story, click here. To view the Deseret News
brief, click here. There was no report in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Dec. 2 - Springville 58, Pleasant Grove 46
Story of the game: Raul Delgado scored 20 points and led a rally
from a first-quarter deficit as Springville downed Pleasant Grove in a
non-region contest.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: The Vikings went on an 11-0 run
early in the game and led until late in the second quarter. Sefa Tanoai
paced PG with 14 points. Cory McAllister had 13 and Bryan Sampson
12.
Springville's best moment: Delgado provided several key baskets in
the fourth quarter, scoring 13 of his points in that time period,
including a thunderous dunk. Sam Schreiner had 16 points and Matt
Sumsion 14.
Statistical notes: The Vikings had just nine points in the second
quarter and five points in the third. Both teams shot well from the
free-throw line.
What we learned from this game: The Vikings started off well, but
couldn't keep it up and lost their first home game.
Links: The Provo Herald had a reporter at the game. To read the
Herald story, click here. To view the Deseret News brief, click here. To
see the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Nov. 25 - Lehi 59, Pleasant Grove 48
Story of the game: William Walker led a balanced scoring attack with
20 points as Lehi turned back Pleasant Grove in the season opener
for both teams at UVU.
Pleasant Grove's best moment: Joe Kruger led the Vikings with 12
points, but it was Cory McAllister's outside shooting that fueled
Pleasant Grove's rally. He finished with 11 points, including three
treys. This might have been the best game at UVU's tourney.
Lehi's best moment: The Pioneers grabbed a small early and slowly
extended it throughout the game. The final quarter was hurried, but
Lehi hung on. Josh Scott and Ryan Christofferson added 10 points
apiece.
Statistical notes: Lehi was 17-26 from the free-throw line. Pleasant
Grove was 9-15. Brady Hoglund and Sefa Tanoai each had 10 points
for Pleasant Grove. Lehi led 23-16 at halftime.
What we learned from this game: This was a good matchup to start
the season as both clubs should be pretty good. Kruger and
McAllister made a good inside-outside combination.
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.
Provo Herald photo
Sefa Tanoai tries to drive past a Lone Peak defender.
Provo Herald photo
Pleasant Grove players watch from the bench during the
Vikings game against Lone Peak.
Vikings game against Lone Peak.
Provo Herald photo
Sefa Tanoai has his eye on the basket during Pleasant Grove's win
at Lone Peak.
at Lone Peak.
Jan. 5
Hillcrest 57, Kearns 49
Jan. 6
Alta 50, Pleasant Grove 49
Brighton 69, Lone Peak 66
Jordan 54, American Fork 51
Jan. 8
Lone Peak 66, Alta 57
Brighton 62, American Fork 60
Jordan 53, Hillcrest 49
Jan. 13
Alta 57, American Fork 53
Brighton 63, Hillcrest 40
Pleasant Grove 55, Lone Peak 47 (OT)
Jan. 15
Alta 54, Hillcrest 42
Jordan 63, Brighton 56
Pleasant Grove 64, American Fork 61
Jan. 20
Alta 53, Jordan 49 (OT)
Pleasant Grove 61, Hillcrest 50
Lone Peak 67, American Fork 47
Jan. 22
Brighton 71, Alta 65 (OT)
Lone Peak 63, Hillcrest 45
Jan. 27
Brighton 64, Pleasant Grove 50
American Fork 71, Hillcrest 53
Jordan 71, Lone Peak 64 (OT)
Jan. 29
Alta 52, Pleasant Grove 51
Lone Peak 67, Brighton 62
Jordan 67, American Fork 57
Feb. 3
Pleasant Grove 47, Jordan 44
Feb. 5
Alta 53, Lone Peak 42
Brighton 70, American Fork 63
Jordan 71, Hillcrest 60
Feb. 10
Alta 64, American Fork 54
Brighton 75, Hillcrest 61
Pleasant Grove 62, Lone Peak 54
Feb. 12
Alta 49, Hillcrest 48
Brighton 68, Jordan 52
Pleasant Grove 74, American Fork 64
(2OT)
Feb. 17
Alta 59, Jordan 58
Hillcrest 41, Pleasant Grove 39
Lone Peak 59, American Fork 51
Feb. 19
Alta 61, Brighton 54
Lone Peak 48, HIllcrest 44
Pleasant Grove 51, Jordan 42
Feb. 23
Lone Peak 62, Jordan 48
Feb. 24
Brighton 81, Pleasant Grove 34
American Fork 67, Hillcrest 59
Feb. 27 - 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
Alta 59, Syracuse 35
Copper Hills 67, Brighton 57
Davis 59, Jordan 52
West Jordan 52, Pleasant Grove 50
Bingham 64, Lone Peak 53
Fremon 62, Murray 43
Skyline 66, Layton 62 (OT)
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
Hillcrest 57, Kearns 49
Jan. 6
Alta 50, Pleasant Grove 49
Brighton 69, Lone Peak 66
Jordan 54, American Fork 51
Jan. 8
Lone Peak 66, Alta 57
Brighton 62, American Fork 60
Jordan 53, Hillcrest 49
Jan. 13
Alta 57, American Fork 53
Brighton 63, Hillcrest 40
Pleasant Grove 55, Lone Peak 47 (OT)
Jan. 15
Alta 54, Hillcrest 42
Jordan 63, Brighton 56
Pleasant Grove 64, American Fork 61
Jan. 20
Alta 53, Jordan 49 (OT)
Pleasant Grove 61, Hillcrest 50
Lone Peak 67, American Fork 47
Jan. 22
Brighton 71, Alta 65 (OT)
Lone Peak 63, Hillcrest 45
Jan. 27
Brighton 64, Pleasant Grove 50
American Fork 71, Hillcrest 53
Jordan 71, Lone Peak 64 (OT)
Jan. 29
Alta 52, Pleasant Grove 51
Lone Peak 67, Brighton 62
Jordan 67, American Fork 57
Feb. 3
Pleasant Grove 47, Jordan 44
Feb. 5
Alta 53, Lone Peak 42
Brighton 70, American Fork 63
Jordan 71, Hillcrest 60
Feb. 10
Alta 64, American Fork 54
Brighton 75, Hillcrest 61
Pleasant Grove 62, Lone Peak 54
Feb. 12
Alta 49, Hillcrest 48
Brighton 68, Jordan 52
Pleasant Grove 74, American Fork 64
(2OT)
Feb. 17
Alta 59, Jordan 58
Hillcrest 41, Pleasant Grove 39
Lone Peak 59, American Fork 51
Feb. 19
Alta 61, Brighton 54
Lone Peak 48, HIllcrest 44
Pleasant Grove 51, Jordan 42
Feb. 23
Lone Peak 62, Jordan 48
Feb. 24
Brighton 81, Pleasant Grove 34
American Fork 67, Hillcrest 59
Feb. 27 - 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
Alta 59, Syracuse 35
Copper Hills 67, Brighton 57
Davis 59, Jordan 52
West Jordan 52, Pleasant Grove 50
Bingham 64, Lone Peak 53
Fremon 62, Murray 43
Skyline 66, Layton 62 (OT)
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