District Tournaments Looming
As the regular season comes to a close, teams are now starting to figure out their potential for making a potential run at the State Playoffs. District Tournaments now loom for teams to see if they actually have what it…
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Continue ReadingAs the regular season comes to a close, teams are now starting to figure out their potential for making a potential run at the State Playoffs. District Tournaments now loom for teams to see if they actually have what it takes to be compete with the best in the state. Let’s take a look at some recent games.
Bergholm Carries Soda Springs
Brittan Bergholm exploded for 30 points in the Cardinals’ 69-43 senior-night win over Aberdeen. Soda Springs had a 22-8 lead after the first period and never looked back.
Bergholm, the crafty guard who can hit shots from a quarter-mile back, was the story, but Soda Springs’ forwards Hayden McWilliams and Wade Sims both tallied 11 points. Bergholm looked like he could have made a shot from the parking lot, that is how deep his range is.
If anyone can put a team on his back and surprise some people, it’s Bergholm. He has the entire arsenal in his game which makes him difficult to defend.
No Late Heroics Needed this Time for West Side
The Pirates didn’t need any late heroics against district rival Malad this time around. The Pirates poured in 28 points in the fourth quarter and celebrated Senior Night with a 69-54 triumph over the Dragons. West Side rallied to beat Malad, 73-72, in overtime a couple of weeks ago.
With the victory, West Side captured a share of the 2A Fifth District regular season title with Bear Lake. West Side will be the top seed at the district tournament due to tiebreakers and will be aiming for their three straight district tournament championship.
Bryler Shurtliff Bryler Shurtliff 6'1" | SG West Side | 2022 State ID chipped in with 16 points for the Pirates, who have won 13 of their last 14 games. West Side becomes that more lethal if they get a contribution from everyone not just Shurtliff. The squad knocked down nine 3-pointers Thursday showcasing their outside shooting prowess. The team had balance and were willing to play both sides of the ball. They will be a tough out.