This Week’s Games To Catch Before Turkey

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are a few games worth sticking around for on Tuesday night before heading out of town for the holiday. They could offer an early glimpse of what some of these matchups might look like when things matter most at season's end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Westlake vs Lone Peak - Tuesday @ Lone Peak</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This matchup could be an early preview of a state-title atmosphere as Westlake and Lone Peak square off on Tuesday. Westlake enters with momentum after back-to-back wins, while Lone Peak looks to rebound from a loss to defending 5A champion Bountiful. Neither squad features a true interior post presence, which means this game will be decided by guard play, tempo, and defensive discipline on the perimeter. Both teams have shown depth early in the season, with multiple players stepping into key roles and making timely contributions. Expect a fast-paced battle defined by ball movement, quick rotations, and which team can disrupt the other's offensive flow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lone Peak Impactful From Past 2 Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='873282' first='Charli' last='Warner'], [player_tooltip player_id='804252' first='Madeline' last='Pope'], [player_tooltip player_id='796745' first='Kennedy' last='Woolston'], [player_tooltip player_id='849040' first='Lave' last='Holdcraft'], [player_tooltip player_id='673099' first='Tatiana' last='Harness'], [player_tooltip player_id='875181' first='Huni' last='Folau'], [player_tooltip player_id='952625' first='Peyton' last='Warner']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Westlake Impactful From Past 2 Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='796479' first='Avery' last='Thompson'], [player_tooltip player_id='861992' first='Ella' last='Seymore'], [player_tooltip player_id='796486' first='Mia' last='Foster'], [player_tooltip player_id='1248783' first='Keira' last='Hester'], [player_tooltip player_id='1417535' first='Alli' last='Robbins'], [player_tooltip player_id='1038913' first='Katie' last='Cannon'], [player_tooltip player_id='829862' first='Isley' last='Sauvao']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Morgan vs Syracuse - Tuesday @ Syracuse</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morgan's record doesn't fully reflect what they bring to the court. Their two losses came without being able to push the pace they're known for. Syracuse, on the other hand, is coming off a win—though it was against a Roy team missing several key contributors—so it doesn't paint a complete picture either. What we do know is that Syracuse isn't afraid to lean on its bench, and those bench players have proven they can step up and produce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The real test will be how they respond to an offense that functions at full speed and spreads the floor, which is exactly what Morgan does when they're in rhythm. If Syracuse follows the blueprint of Morgan's previous opponents and clamps down on [player_tooltip player_id='889503' first='Zoe' last='Rockenfield'], Morgan will need secondary scoring options—and they've already shown they have players ready to fill that role. In the end, this game will come down to which team takes care of the ball, controls possessions, and turns them into points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Morgan Impactful From Past 2 Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='829853' first='Makayla' last='Williams'], [player_tooltip player_id='889503' first='Zoe' last='Rockenfield'], [player_tooltip player_id='1363933' first='Bella' last='Nelson'], Kamri Clark, Kendal Williams, [player_tooltip player_id='1363934' first='Kamry' last='Wardell']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Syracuse Impactful From Past Game:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='903189' first='Rachel' last='McBride'], [player_tooltip player_id='796823' first='Maylee' last='Anderson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1350619' first='Karsyn' last='Visser'], [player_tooltip player_id='866704' first='Olivia' last='Sorenson'], Avery King, Zaydie Peterson, Alex Secrist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cedar Valley vs Bountiful - Tuesday @ Bountiful</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cedar suffered a loss to Lone Peak, and Bountiful picked up a win against them. Will one learn the lessons from the loss? For Bountiful, it's about staying patient and limiting live-ball turnovers. If they can execute offensively, force Cedar Valley to defend for multiple actions, and take advantage of their spacing, they'll put themselves in a good position. For Cedar Valley, it's about tempo, disruption, and forcing the issue—deflections, quick outlets, and attacking before Bountiful's defense is set. Cedar Valley and Bountiful bring two very different identities to the floor, which makes this matchup intriguing from the jump. Bountiful plays with experience, structure, and disciplined guard play, while Cedar Valley leans into athleticism, length, and tempo. The question will be which style dictates the pace. Cedar will have to have some of their players step up and contribute more than they did in their previous game to be fully impactful against a tough Bountiful roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cedar Valley Impactful From Past Game:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='935878' first='Daisy' last='Thayne'], [player_tooltip player_id='796818' first='Ellie' last='Larson'], [player_tooltip player_id='796817' first='Presley' last='Whiting'], [player_tooltip player_id='827410' first='Savannah' last='Klodt'], [player_tooltip player_id='796815' first='Hadley' last='Whiting']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bountiful Impactful From Past 2 Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='796795' first='Milika' last='Satuala'], [player_tooltip player_id='827404' first='Maleah' last='Nelson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1378310' first='Charlotte' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='856279' first='Adelaide' last='Stevenson'], [player_tooltip player_id='884212' first='Brynna' last='Castleton']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Alta vs Timpview - Monday @ Timpview</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With both teams coming off close losses in games that could have swung either way, this matchup should give us a strong read on how they truly stack up. Once again, Alta steps onto the floor with a clear height disadvantage, facing a Timpview squad that features a 6'3” presence in the paint. Alta struggled to contain size in their last outing, and with [player_tooltip player_id='997504' first='Stella' last='Madsen'] patrolling the middle for Timpview, that challenge only grows.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This one will likely come down to guard play—who can control tempo, secure the ball, and most importantly, clean up the rebounds off missed shots. Alta has proven in the past that they don't need size to win the rebounding battle, but if they don't have an answer for Stella—both on the glass and defensively at the rim—it could be the difference. This is shaping up to be a game decided by perimeter execution, defensive discipline, and which backcourt can dictate the flow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alta Impactful From Past 2 Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='789082' first='Olivia' last='Stephens'], [player_tooltip player_id='796802' first='Alia' last='Baldassano'], [player_tooltip player_id='796804' first='Quincy' last='Kegel'], [player_tooltip player_id='884192' first='Megan' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='952616' first='Isabelle' last='Lewis']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Timpview Impactful From Past Game:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='873277' first='Tasi' last='Galeai'], [player_tooltip player_id='997504' first='Stella' last='Madsen'], [player_tooltip player_id='875196' first='Zion' last='Lloyd'], [player_tooltip player_id='827396' first='Leah' last='Atuaia'], [player_tooltip player_id='827409' first='Bella' last='Ballin']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Box Elder vs Bear River - Tuesday @ Box Elder</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last season's meeting between these two teams saw Bear River fall short by just four points, but they return this year with renewed energy and a deeper, more confident lineup. Box Elder enters still searching for their first win, while Bear River is just beginning to tap into its potential. With a core group made up largely of sophomores, Bear River's youth movement is proving to be a force that could define the program for years to come. This rematch has all the makings of a northern Utah showdown worth watching—fresh talent, developing chemistry, and two teams hungry to prove something. And as always, early in the season, anyone can beat anyone on any given night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Box Elder Impactful From Past 2 Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='884217' first='Kenzee' last='Jeffries'], [player_tooltip player_id='1230638' first='Emma' last='Nelson'], Ava Miles, [player_tooltip player_id='1239830' first='Marley' last='Barber'], Brooklyn Nelson, Brielle Yates, Halli Wright</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bear River Impactful From Past 2 Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1240267' first='Samantha' last='Theurer'], [player_tooltip player_id='1293054' first='Maylee' last='Higley'], [player_tooltip player_id='1307933' first='Ava' last='Driggs'], Bailey Roberts, Eve Miller, Emry Crowthwe, Olivia Fry, and Robbie Marble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->