*Boys Basketbal*
MONROE, Utah-Caleb Barton posted 23 points and the South Sevier Rams overpowered Emery 85-72 in Region 15 boys basketball action Friday. The Spartans had tied the game 52-52 after three quarters on Cade Brazier’s long 3-pointer as the quarter expired.
Nevertheless, a Barton 3-pointer proved the impetus of a commanding 33-point 4th Quarter for the Rams which saw them win going away and improve to 15-3 on the season, as well as 6-2 in region play. Brodee Tebbs added 22 points in the win for the Rams. In defeat, the Spartans were paced by Easton Gordon’s 23 points, as well as Kyson Stilson’s 22 points and 7 rebounds.
ROOSEVELT, Utah-Derek Smith led the way with 21 points and the Delta Rabbits smacked Union 77-60 in Region 14 boys basketball action Friday. Jon Parker had 21 points in the loss for the Cougars.
PAROWAN, Utah-Porter Wood netted 19 points and 6 rebounds as the Parowan Rams routed Millard 49-34 Friday in Region 18 boys basketball action. Kael Myers had 10 points in the loss for the Eagles.
BLANDING, Utah-Shaw Nielson led the way with 20 points and the San Juan Broncos blasted Manti 87-71 in Region 15 boys basketball action Friday. Matt Nelson’s game-high 23 points led the Templars in the loss.
MOAB, Utah-Brayden Schultz netted 20 points and the Grand Red Devils edged North Sanpete 59-56 in Region 15 boys basketball action Friday. Shawn Taylor’s 15 points led the Hawks in defeat.
KANAB, Utah-Davis Heslington amassed 28 points and the Beaver Beavers got past Kanab 60-53 Friday in Region 18 boys basketball action. Jake Shakespear led the Cowboys in the loss with 17 points.
GUNNISON, Utah-Chasen Truman’s 15 points paced Enterprise as the Wolves downed Gunnison 43-36 Friday in Region 18 boys basketball action. Wyatt Young had 11 points for the Bulldogs in the loss.
*Girls Basketball*
PANGUITCH, Utah-Kapri Orton posted 27 points and the Panguitch Bobcats hammered Escalante 86-22 in Region 20 girls basketball action Friday. Bobbie Griffin had 19 points for the Moquis in defeat.
ROOSEVELT, Utah-Reagan Anderson netted 20 points and the Union Cougars pounded Delta 63-40 Friday in Region 14 girls basketball action. Ashlee Nielson had 10 points in the loss for the Rabbits.
MT. PLEASANT, Utah-Veda Gritts had 18 points and the Grand Red Devils waxed North Sanpete 49-38 in Region 15 girls basketball action Friday. Anna Wright led the Hawks in the loss with 12 points.
MANTI, Utah-Bodell Nielson stepped up with 12 points and the San Juan Broncos edged Manti 43-41 Friday in Region 15 girls basketball action. Auri Squire had 9 points, all of them on 3-pointers, in defeat for the Templars.
MT. PLEASANT, Utah-Kysha Barbel and Mariana Zanellato had 21 points apiece and the Wasatch Academy Tigers smacked Rowland Hall 69-39 in Region 17 girls basketball action Friday. Allison Bagley’s 12 points led the Winged Lions in the loss.
ORDERVILLE, Utah-McKenna Roundy’s 23 points led the way as the Valley Buffaloes got past Bryce Valley 43-39 Friday in Region 20 girls basketball action. Oakley Johnson had 14 points in defeat for the Mustangs.
