5A Playoff Peak Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Griffin Larsen, Viewmont</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Viewmont secured an upset victory, and Griffin Larsen stepped up as the crucial player when West Field was poised for a comeback. His precise shot-making and effective floor spacing allowed him to sink a game-changing three-pointer in the corner, despite facing strong defensive pressure as the shot clock wound down. Larsen finished with three three-pointers, proving to be a key factor in the game's outcome.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2861639' first='Carson' last='Tovey'], Viewmont</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tovey showcased his athleticism and emerged as the most determined player on the court. He excelled in both defense and rebounding, displaying impressive catch-and-drive moves. His performance culminated in a 23-point effort, solidifying his role as a crucial stat-filler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2086275' first='Elijah' last='Albertson'], West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West secured a crucial victory over Maple Mountain. Albertson's performance on the boards was outstanding, as he led his team in rebounds. His ability to secure defensive stops and create extra possessions proved to be the deciding factor in the tight contest. Albertson's offensive contributions were also noteworthy, as he finished with 19 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2131820' first='Krew' last='Eckman'], Alta</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite facing injury issues, Alta found their solution in [player_tooltip player_id='2131820' first='Krew' last='Eckman'], who stepped up significantly. Eckman's 17-point performance marked his best output since December 12th, a crucial contribution that propelled Alta to the next round. Eckman has a chance to rid ethi success into next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1959042' first='Bryson' last='Watson'], Woods Cross</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watson was on fire from beyond the arc as Woods Cross advances. Watson hit 5 three-pointers and had a big outing. The 6'4 gem is a player who needs to be considered at the next level. He can be on the ball and off the ball; he is a dynamic player who can shoot and attack. Recruiting-wise, he has a shot to be an impact player at a JUCO and possibly a D2/NAIA school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2572819' first='Boston' last='Greenhalgh'], Roy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Greenhalgh continues to impress and has propelled Roy to the next round. He poured in 28 points and showcased his outside shooting ability. Over the last four games, he has been playing at an extremely high level, solidifying his position as one of the top performers in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Others: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2951707' first='Blake' last='Jensen'], Payson 18 Points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1724363' first='Preston' last='White'], Pleasant Grove 13 Points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2779773' first='Elijah' last='Gasser'], Salem Hills 15 Points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->