The Lone Peak Knights will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Copper Hills Grizzlies at 1:30 p.m. on March 1st. One thing working in Lone Peak's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last eight games.
Lone Peak had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past Corner Canyon 63-40. Lone Peak has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matches by 20 points or more this season.
Lone Peak got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kennedy Woolston out in front who scored 18 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Shawnee Nordstrom, who scored 20 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Copper Hills faced Skyridge in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Copper Hills walked away with a 52-45 win over Skyridge on Wednesday. Winning may never get old, but Copper Hills sure is getting used to it with their tenth in a row.
Copper Hills' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ayla Marston, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds. Marston is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three games straight. Ellie Taylor was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with seven rebounds and two blocks.
Lone Peak has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. Copper Hills' record now sits at 25-1.
Friday's match is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Lone Peak have been dynamite from deep this season, having made 46.6% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Copper Hills struggles in that department as they've made 44.3% of their threes this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Lone Peak came up short against Copper Hills in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 52-47. Can Lone Peak avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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