Prep Sports Roundup: 2/23

*Boys Basketball*

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)-Christians Gutierrez posted 20 points, making all eight of his field goal attempts and all four of his free throws as Layton Christian upset South Sevier 57-47 Thursday in the 2-A state boys quarterfinals at the Sevier Valley Center. Buddy Gardner had 14 points and 7 rebounds in the loss for the Rams. Layton Christian next meets Summit Academy in the first of two boys semifinals Friday at 7:30 pm at the Sevier Valley Center. South Sevier draws Grand Friday at 12:50 pm in the consolation bracket. The Red Devils lost 65-40 to Summit in the first game of the day.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)-Parker Law posted 13 points and 11 rebounds and Jackson Sponaugle added 12 more points as Waterford outlasted South Summit 53-49 to advance to the boys’ 2-A semifinals in a Thursday win at the Sevier Valley Center. Nicholas Beasley, Kia Rockhill and Jackson Lashee had 9 points apiece in the loss for the Wildcats.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)-Calvin Hunsaker netted 18 points while shooting 8-10 from the field, including the game-clinching layup, and the North Summit Braves bested Emery 56-51 Thursday in the 2-A boys quarterfinals at the Sevier Valley Center. In so doing, the Braves earned the final berth in the 2-A semifinals and will face Waterford Friday at 9:10 pm in the nightcap for that evening’s action. Koby Butler had 22 points and 10 rebounds on 8-12 shooting in the loss for the Spartans, only their third loss of the season.

LOGAN, Utah (AP)-Jason Ricketts netted 16 points and 6 rebounds as the Juan Diego Soaring Eagle smacked Richfield 86-59 in the 3-A boys quarterfinals at the Spectrum at Utah State University. Stetson Southwick had 21 points in the loss for the Wildcats. Richfield faces Canyon View Friday at 2:30 pm in the consolation bracket and Juan Diego faces Dixie Friday at 9:10 pm in the nightcap of the 3-A boys semifinals.

ORDERVILLE, Utah (AP)-Ike Stout netted 18 points as the Valley Buffaloes routed Diamond Ranch 69-38 in the Region 20 tournament Thursday. Valley next faces Bryce Valley in the region semifinals Friday at Canyon View High School at 8:00 pm

TROPIC, Utah (AP)-Austyn Brinkerhoff posted 27 points as the Bryce Valley Mustangs outlasted Wayne 65-61 in the Region 20 tournament Thursday. Colby Taylor had 13 points in the loss for the Badgers.

PANGUITCH, Utah (AP)-Trey Barney’s 17 points led the way as the Panguitch Bobcats routed Milford 77-35 Thursday in the Region 20 tournament. Dayson Barnson, Evan Young and Ty Netto had 6 points apiece for the Tigers in defeat. Panguitch faces Parowan in the region semifinals Friday at 6:30 pm at Canyon View High School.

JUCTION, Utah (AP)-Trevor Bassett’s 18 points led the Parowan Rams in a 57-50 upset over Piute in the Region 20 tournament Thursday. Ryan Westwood had 17 points in defeat for the Thunderbirds.

*Girls Basketball*

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)-Peyton Torgerson posted 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists while Hailey Higgs added 13 points and 8 boards on 5-7 shooting as the North Sevier Wolves bested North Summit 48-42 in the 2-A girls quarterfinals at the Sevier Valley Center Thursday. Ashlin Blonquist had 13 points in the loss for the Braves, suffering only their second loss of the season. The Wolves will next play Friday at 4:10 pm in the girls’ semifinals at the Sevier Valley Center.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)-Sidney McDonald had 14 points and Kanab routed San Juan 63-32 in the 2-A girls quarterfinals Thursday at the Sevier Valley Center. Delaney Palmer’s 8 points led the Broncos in defeat. Kanab next draws North Sevier Friday at 4:10 pm in the girls’ semifinals from the Sevier Valley Center.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)-Abbey Yardley amassed 12 points and 12 rebounds on 5-10 shooting from the field and Beaver routed Layton Christian 44-25 Thursday in the 2-A girls quarterfinals at the Sevier Valley Center. Damyale Thomas had 11 points in the loss to pace the Eagles. Up next for Beaver is a trip to the 2-A state semifinals Friday at 5:50 pm at the Sevier Valley Center.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)-Megan Jensen had 8 points and 16 crucial rebounds as the Emery Spartans outlasted Enterprise 33-25 in the 2-A girls quarterfinals nightcap Thursday at the Sevier Valley Center. Halle Drake had 8 points and 7 rebounds in the loss for the Wolves. Enterprise shot only 9 of 53 (17 percent) for the game in the loss. Emery next faces Beaver Friday at 5:50 pm in the second of two girls semifinals at the Sevier Valley Center.

LOGAN, Utah (AP)-Caitlyn Nabity posted 17 points and 6 rebounds as the Richfield Wildcats outlasted Cedar 42-40 in overtime in the 3-A girls quarterfinals at the Spectrum at Utah State University. Lindsey Robinson had 15 points in defeat for the Lady Reds. Richfield next faces Morgan Friday at 5:50 pm in the girls semifinals.