Wayne is a perfect 10-0 against Escalante since January of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Badgers will head out on the road to face off against the Moquis at 7:00 p.m. Wayne is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
On Saturday, Wayne took their matchup with ease, bagging a 56-26 win over Tintic. The Badgers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 21 points or more this season.
AJ VanDyke
| 12/13/25 vs Tintic | 19 |
| 12/11/25 @ Panguitch | 21 |
| 12/04/25 @ North Sevier | 30 |
| 12/02/25 vs Grand County | 18 |
Wayne's success was spearheaded by the efforts of AJ VanDyke, who went 7-for-14 on her way to 19 points along with six rebounds and three steals, and Lilly Morrill, who shot 56% from the field to rack up 12 points and four steals. The contest was VanDyke's fourth in a row with at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Madi Jacobson, who posted six points.
Wayne was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tintic only posted three.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Escalante over Bryce Valley in every quarter on their way to victory on Thursday. The Moquis enjoyed a cozy 41-26 victory over the Mustangs.
Escalante's win came from a few key players Wayne will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Cora Gardner, who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine boards. Those 12 points gave her a new career-high. Amre Jenkins was another key player, putting up nine points.
Wayne's record now sits at 6-0. As for Escalante, their record is now 2-0.
Everything came up roses for Wayne against Escalante when the teams last played back in February, as the squad secured a 62-27 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Badgers since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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