Thursday Night Hoops: Two Huge Wins

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Night, two teams not only picked up two huge wins, but they picked up much-needed wins. Let's take a look. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Bingham @ Herriman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bingham started strong, taking an early 18-10 lead in the first quarter and never looking back. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1278436' first='Luke' last='West'] </strong>made a highlight-reel two-handed dunk in the first half, forcing a Herriman timeout, but Bingham's momentum continued. West was a force, displaying great energy and proving to be the best player on the court. He was effective in multiple ways, hitting mid-range shots, attacking the basket, and connecting on 3 three-pointers. He finished with a game-high 30 points, leading Bingham to a crucial victory. West is currently unsigned and is a highly rated LM Division 1 prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Big Time Play</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Derek Peterson, Bingham</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peterson was a valuable bench player, consistently delivering high-quality performances. His contributions so far suggest a bright future for Bingham. He demonstrated his shooting ability by hitting three three-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1278442' first='Carlo' last='Mulford'], Herriman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mulford consistently demonstrates his importance as a player who demands constant attention from opposing defenses. Despite facing Bingham's strong defensive efforts, he managed to score 20 points. Herriman's toughness can be attributed, in large part, to Mulford's ability to not only score but also facilitate for his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Key Players</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bingham</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2388584' first='Lucas' last='Neidig']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2477808' first='Owen' last='Bagley']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Herriman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1724357' first='Stone' last='Tia']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owen Wills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Future Standouts</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game provided glimpses of two future standouts who will likely be rivals in the coming years within the same region. [player_tooltip player_id='2809208' first='Xavier' last='Mulford'] from Herriman showed promise, while [player_tooltip player_id='2809191' first='Brayden' last='James'] from Bingham possesses significant potential that extends beyond the high school level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Pleasant Grove vs. Davis</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On paper, both teams appeared to be trending in opposite directions. However, a pivotal third-quarter performance by Pleasant Grove (PG) set the stage for a decisive fourth-quarter surge, resulting in a narrow two-point victory in a crucial preseason game. The team showcased exceptional shooting from beyond the arc, with [player_tooltip player_id='1598261' first='Jaxon' last='Brown'] leading the charge, hitting three crucial three-pointers. These contributions were instrumental in positioning the talented PG team for a strong finish as they prepare for region play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Big Game Play</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Oliver Mossman, Pleasant Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mossman was a presence inside and if he continues to build that confidence inside and do what he needs to do to impact the game inside he is going to provide a consistent anchor down in the trenches for PG. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2539677' first='Cameron' last='Brower'], Davis</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis is fortunate to have [player_tooltip player_id='2539677' first='Cameron' last='Brower'] on their team this season. He's a versatile scorer, providing points from multiple areas on the court, and his outside shooting will be particularly valuable as they head into region play. He had a standout performance in this game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2 Surprise Players</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davis</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1617973' first='Austin' last='Taylor']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dilan Peterson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Pleasant Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyler Jense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ashton Palmer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Overview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Regardless of the outcome, this game proved beneficial for both teams. They can leverage the lessons learned to develop strategic plans for region play, optimizing the performance of both their starters and their bench players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->