Basketball Game Preview: North Summit Braves vs. Water Canyon Wildcats

The North Summit Braves will challenge the Water Canyon Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Summit is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 17 games.

North Summit is headed into the match after thoroughly thrashing Gunnison Valley: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that North Summit blew Gunnison Valley out of the water with a 71-23 final score. The Braves have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 games by 20 points or more this season.

Ellie Stephens

Rebounds

02/06/25 @ Gunnison Valley	19
02/04/25 @ North Sevier	11
02/01/25 @ San Juan	10
01/31/25 @ Grand County	17
01/30/25 vs Rich	21
+ 18 more games

North Summit's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Hayzlyn Murdock, who went 13 of 18 on her way to 30 points along with six rebounds and five steals, and Ellie Stephens, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 19 boards. Stephens is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season.

North Summit smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.

Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Water Canyon walked away with it. They managed a 47-42 victory over the Eagles on Tuesday.

Water Canyon's win bumped their record up to 8-12. As for North Summit, they pushed their record up to 22-1 with the victory, which was their ninth straight on the road.