Dark Horse Teams in 5A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5A has a lot of parity, and here are a few teams that could sneak up on someone if they're not ready to play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Region 4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Jordan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Jordan experienced a challenging pre-season last year, but they ultimately dominated region play. With recent realignment changes, they won't have an easy regular season, but this challenge will strengthen them, allowing them to make a strong push and potentially upset some opponents. Keep an eye on Francine McYntire; she is poised to significantly improve her game and emerge as a key player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Players to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Erilyn Lokeni</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='796485' first='Tofi' last='De La Cerna']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Region 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Northride</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morgan Hale will be much improved, and Northridge should have a new look with the addition of [player_tooltip player_id='796471' first='Rihanna' last='May']. May is transferring from Roy and had a strong showing at The Utah Top 50. She possesses excellent ball-handling skills and the ability to create her own shots. If she has a standout season, Northridge will likely rely on her, as she is skilled in both scoring and defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Players to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Megan Sargent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abigail Frost</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Region 6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Viewmont</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Viewmont has the potential to surprise some opponents this season. With 16 returning players, the team has a solid foundation. [player_tooltip player_id='1254965' first='Kailey' last='Salleneit'] could be a key player, possessing a versatile skill set and the ability to shoot from long range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Players to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Susan Lamb</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allie Layton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Region 7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Springville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I had the chance to watch Springville play a few times this season, and they have a dynamic team that can play up and down the court and in the half-court. With speed at every position, look for Springville to be a team that can play at its own pace and trick other teams into playing at theirs. [player_tooltip player_id='1255454' first='Sami' last='DeLlamas'] is poised to be a standout player. The team's ability to control the tempo of the game, coupled with DeLlamas' potential, makes Springville a team to watch out for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Players to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='827413' first='Hattie' last='Templeman']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Halle Hall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='866707' first='Bella' last='Esplin']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->