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What a way to start the season as some of the local powerhouse programs get it going against some of the best in the country. We also have a treat as some of the best players in the country will…
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Continue ReadingWhat a way to start the season as some of the local powerhouse programs get it going against some of the best in the country. We also have a treat as some of the best players in the country will make their way to Utah to show-out!
Monday-November 20th
Game 1- Pleasant Grove vs. Jordan
Game 2- #11 Sunrise Christian (KS) vs. Alta
This will be a good game to see where a few of our best players stack up against one of the best teams in the country. Alta will be playing with hous emoney as many do not expect them to pull this out but we look forward to seeing what players like Ace Reiser Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG Alta | 2024 State UT and Jaxon Johnson Jaxon Johnson 6'8" | SF Alta | 2024 State #106 Nation UT can do. Look for a player like Carter Doleac Carter Doleac 6'8" | PF Alta | 2024 State UT to really make an impact on this game in the paint hauling in boards.
Game 3- Simeon (IL) vs. Lone Peak
Lone Peak might be without two of their best players but it gives their role players an opportunity to put in work. This game is a great opportunity for them.
Game 4- #2 Link Academy (MO) vs. CIA
Game 5- #1 Montverde Academy (FL) vs. #7 Wasatch Academy
Wasatch Academy takes on the #1 team in the country and they look to make this a solid game. John Mobley John Mobley 6'2" | PG Wasatch Academy | 2024 UT Jr. and Chris Nwuli Chris Nwuli 6'7" | SF Wasatch Academy | 2025 State #38 Nation UT should make a big difference in this game that the tigers did not have last year. Look for Isiah Harwell Isiah Harwell 6'5" | CG Wasatch Academy | 2025 State #7 Nation UT to also make his presence felt along with Fischer Brown Fischer Brown 6'6" | SG Wasatch Academy | 2024 State UT ‘s shooting.
Tuesday-November 21st
Game 1- Simeon (IL) vs. Rock Creek (MD)
Game 2- Wheeler (GA) vs. Corner Canyon
The Chargers where a team that really stood out winning big games last year and they will not sneak up on anyone this year but look for them to really make a run and this could be our first look at a healthy squad that they will put out there on the floor for the first time. They will be headlining with Brody Kozlowski Brody Kozlowski 6'8" | SF Corner Canyon | 2024 State #103 Nation UT and Taylor Feroah Taylor Feroah 6'7" | SG Corner Canyon | 2024 State UT but they have some dudes that are starting to come along like Bryton Valdes Bryton Valdes 5'10" | PG Corner Canyon | 2025 State UT and Derelle Desire.
Game 3- Orangeville (CA) vs. #7 Wasatch Academy
Game 4- #1 Montverde (FL) vs. American Fork
American Fork can hang with anyone and that is what they will try and do as they face a giant task in this game. They will need a lot from Reece Dent Reece Dent 6'8" | SF American Fork | 2024 State UT , Diego Mulford Diego Mulford 5'10" | PG American Fork | 2024 State UT and Jax Clark new players that will need to produce to help out Tiger Cuff Tiger Cuff 6'4" | CG American Fork | 2024 State UT and Blake Rawson Blake Rawson 6'8" | PF American Fork | 2024 State UT .
Game 5- #2 Link Academy (MO) vs. #9 AZ Compass
Wednesday-November 22nd
Game 1- #9 AZ Compass vs. #11 Sunrise Christian (KS)
Game 2- Rock Creek (MD) vs. Wheeler (GA)
Game 3- Cyprus vs. Springville
Good game for both teams but Springville should have an upper hand in size for sure as they have Jamyn Sondrup Jamyn Sondrup 6'10" | C Springville | 2026 State UT who will be a load to stop. Look out for their guards to have an impact against Cyprus. On the other side of the ball Cyprus will need ot get Koli Fosita going early.
Game 4- Lone Peak vs. Timpview
This could be a great game as Timpview has some dudes that could elevate them in this game and it starts with Dean Rueckert Dean Rueckert 6'7" | SF Timpview | 2026 State UT . He might drop a ton of points the way he plays.
Game 5- Corner Canyon vs. Orem
Corner is too much but it is going to be nice seeing Jax Allen Jax Allen 6'4" | CG Orem | 2025 State #391 Nation UT run with this new team. Chance Dastrup Chance Dastrup 5'10" | PG Orem | 2025 State UT will need to be big in this one as will Kai Wesley Kai Wesley 6'8" | PF Orem | 2026 State UT .
Game 6- American Fork vs. Alta
This is going to be the game of the week. Get your popcorn out because you do not get matchups like this so come and enjoy watching two well coached teams play against each other.