Utah High School Basketball - Alta ripped by Lehi
January 31, 2023: Lehi, UT 84043 In Tuesday's league match, the host Lehi Pioneers basketball team scored a decisive 72-16 triumph over the Alta Hawks.
In their next game, the Pioneers meet the Orem Tigers (Orem, UT) in a 5A Region 8 match, on Friday, February 3. Lehi will attempt to better on its 12-6 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 4-12 record after their 70-31 league loss to Jordan (Sandy, UT).
With the defeat, Alta moves to 0-17 on the year. The Hawks host Jordan (Sandy, UT) to meet the Beetdiggers in a 5A Region 8 match on Thursday, February 2. The Beetdiggers enter the match with a record of 11-8. Jordan won 70-31 in their recent league match against Orem (Orem, UT)
First Quarter
Eight different players scored for Lehi in the first quarter for a total or 24 points. Alta scored 9 points in the period. Three-point shots were made by Mackinzie Jepson and Ellie Hill.
Second Quarter
Haddlie Warren, Brynlee Cook, and Addy Scrivner all made three-pointers in the second quarter. Lehi held Alt to just 2 points while scoring 21. The score at the end of the first half is 45 to 11 in favor of Lehi.
Third Quarter
Lehi outscored Alta 12 to 5 in the third quarter. Addy Scriver hit her second three of the game. The score going into the fourth quarter is Lehi 57 and Alta 16.
Fourth Quarter
Lehi held Alta scoreless in the fourth quarter while scoring 15 points. Phoenix Sweat, Mackinzie Jepson, and Sophie Bliss hit three's in the quarter. The final score is Lehi 72 and Alta 16. 12 players score for the Pioneers in the game. The Lehi girls brought down 28 rebounds, had 14 assists to just 7 turnovers. Lehi had 22 deflections on defense and hit 9 three- point shots in the game.
