Region 5 Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023-24 Final Standings</strong><br><br>1. Bountiful 14-0 (24-3); 2. Box Elder 11-3 (20-6); 3. Clearfield 9-5 (17-7); 4. Northridge 7-7 (13-12); 5. Viewmont 7-7 (13-12); 6. Woods Cross 5-5 (11-14); Roy 3-11 (7-16); Bonneville 0-14 (4-19)<br><br><strong>2024-25 Picks</strong><br><strong><br>1. Boutiful</strong>— Bountiful will be up there with the best of the best, regardless of classification. They have a lot of players that can really score and takeover. [player_tooltip player_id='788162' first='Taylor' last='Harvey'] is a legit and could play D1 Volleyball and Basketball but she has chosen the volleyball route. With her size and ability to run the PG position is just too much for almost any defender because she is quick and skilled. She dominates the glass and holding teams to 1 possessions is just demoralizing. [player_tooltip player_id='796795' first='Milika' last='Satuala'] is similar in the sense that she is a matchup problem. She has PG skills but can body defenders in the post. She will have a big year. Maleah Nelson is a youngster coming a long as well as she can help with ball handling duties and she can shoot. [player_tooltip player_id='864680' first='Mae' last='Johnson'] adds size to this already lengthy team. Brynn Castleton is another young player that cold get experience. [player_tooltip player_id='856279' first='Adelaide' last='Stevenson'] is the player to watch as she might benefit from a few doubles coming away from her and she will get open looks. On paper this team could run the table again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Clearfield&nbsp;</strong>— Clerfield was a run and gun team with some guards that can absolutely get up and down the floor. Izzy Wyaskett had a solid season last year and this season she is set to have a better year. [player_tooltip player_id='805802' first='Ciara' last='De La O'] is another player that could have a good year. She is underrated but skilled. Look for her to matchup well with other guard sin the region. [player_tooltip player_id='789151' first='Xiyah' last='Yarbrough'] is an undersized SF but she makes up for it with a high motor and she is an energy giver. This team is just loaded with guards. Jayla Kearns is another young guard that will produce. Destini Gomez could be good for Clearfield as well. Look for them to have a heavy 4 guard rotation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>2. <strong>Viewmont</strong>—&nbsp;Viewmont has a solid team with a mixture of height and shooters. [player_tooltip player_id='979366' first='Mary' last='Carr'] is a good player that will be able to score more this coming season. [player_tooltip player_id='979370' first='Mara' last='Mickelson'] is another good player with size and skill. Sophie gold will get more runt this season. Viewmont has the physicality to play a tough man to man and they have the length to play a zone and really spread teams out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. Roy</strong>—Roy has a few guards and players that could really elevate the teams success. We have seen some really good play from Rihanna Jones. Jones is a player with athleticism and wiggle on the ball. In the open floor she could be tough. If she can be consistent this year she could really be a big time stat stuffer. [player_tooltip player_id='789080' first='Jazzi' last='Prieto'] is a player that can also be impactful, she passes the ball well and her unselfish play could help this team a lot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. </strong>Box Elder— Box Elder lost a lot of players and they might be in rebuild mode but they have some players that have talent. [player_tooltip player_id='865963' first='Jocelyn' last='Vranes'] is one of the better players coming back with experience. Look for Box elder to get a ot of help from a lot of new names. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>6. Woods Cross—</strong>&nbsp;Granger is looking to have a better season than they did last year and they have a new player that could help them do that and this is&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='839444' first='Hoku' last='Pili']</strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/hoku-pili/"></a>&nbsp;. Pili has size and she is mobile. With a lot of strength and finishing around the rim is something easy that she could do. [player_tooltip player_id='1230625' first='Haylie' last='Harper'] will get more looks this season and we think they will get a win or two in region play this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. <strong>Bonneville</strong>- Look for [player_tooltip player_id='827411' first='Baya' last='Jimenez'] to be a standout player as well. She has size, shooting skills and mobility. She will need to double her scoring out put and get help from a lot of new names. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><br><strong>BIG Season Loading</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Izzy Wyaskey<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/grace-gallagher/"></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/kennedy-woolston/"></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/skylie-barker/"></a></strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/abby-sayer/"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rihanna Jones<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/tofi-de-la-cerna/"></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/sarah-mathis/"></a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827411' first='Baya' last='Jimenez']<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/giselle-muffett/"></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/aubrey-mulitalo/"></a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='789080' first='Jazzi' last='Prieto']</strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/hoku-pili/"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='796795' first='Milika' last='Satuala']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='979366' first='Mary' last='Carr']<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/marlee-reupena/"></a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->