Tuesdays Games PREVIEW - December 2

As the first week of games wraps up and early contenders begin to take shape, several key matchups this Tuesday will help reveal which teams are ready to back up their preseason expectations. These games will give us a clearer picture of which programs are bringing their game this year—and which ones still have adjustments to make.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bountiful at Fremont</h2>   Both teams enter this matchup with something to prove. Bountiful is eager to bounce back from an early loss and reinforce its claim as the top team in 5A, while Fremont looks to protect their unbeaten start and prove their depth goes beyond just rankings. The challenge for Bountiful will be Fremont's length — they bring size at nearly every position, which could force Bountiful to adjust defensively. Freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1239636' first='Ava' last='Clark'] will likely be tasked with helping contain Fremont's interior presence.   Fremont will lean on [player_tooltip player_id='796472' first='Abigail' last='Christensen'] to set the tone, but the supporting cast of [player_tooltip player_id='827419' first='Olivia' last='Surrage'] and [player_tooltip player_id='805795' first='Brynn' last='Wadman'] makes them difficult to scout. Both can stretch the floor, attack off the dribble, and disrupt passing lanes. If Bountiful's guards can dictate tempo and limit Fremont's second-chance points, this could turn into a possession-by-possession battle.   Players to watch:   Bountiful: [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']   Fremont: [player_tooltip player_id='796472' first='Abigail' last='Christensen'], [player_tooltip player_id='827419' first='Olivia' last='Surrage'], [player_tooltip player_id='805795' first='Brynn' last='Wadman'], [player_tooltip player_id='805793' first='Mia' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='1247151' first='Ellie' last='McArthur'], [player_tooltip player_id='805792' first='Jersie' last='Slater'], [player_tooltip player_id='1274979' first='Mia' last='McArthur']   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lone Peak at Mountain Ridge</h2>   This matchup features two teams trying to establish themselves early, and it may come down to one key variable: height versus guard play. Mountain Ridge's anchor, [player_tooltip player_id='796847' first='Jessica' last='Maynard'], is averaging over 20 points per game, and so far no opponent has found a way to slow her interior dominance. Her ability to seal, finish through contact, and control the boards gives Mountain Ridge a true advantage in the paint.   Lone Peak counters with speed, spacing, and guard quickness, which could force Mountain Ridge to defend in transition and stretch the floor. Their guards thrive on ball movement, perimeter pressure, and tempo control — exactly the kind of tools that could neutralize size. But Mountain Ridge has been relentless defensively over its last few outings, showing they're capable of rotating, contesting, and closing out even against teams built around guard play. This game may come down to whether Lone Peak can cause enough perimeter disruption to pull Mountain Ridge out of the paint.   Players to watch:   Lone Peak: [player_tooltip player_id='875181' first='Huni' last='Folau'], [player_tooltip player_id='673099' first='Tatiana' last='Harness'], [player_tooltip player_id='952625' first='Peyton' last='Warner'], [player_tooltip player_id='873282' first='Charli' last='Warner'], [player_tooltip player_id='804252' first='Madeline' last='Pope'], [player_tooltip player_id='849040' first='Lave' last='Holdcraft'], [player_tooltip player_id='796745' first='Kennedy' last='Woolston'], [player_tooltip player_id='1378344' first='Portia' last='Boggess']   Mountain Ridge: [player_tooltip player_id='805788' first='Kaylee' last='Montgomery'], [player_tooltip player_id='866703' first='Jada' last='Jangard'], [player_tooltip player_id='796847' first='Jessica' last='Maynard'], [player_tooltip player_id='805789' first='Cailin' last='Kehl'], [player_tooltip player_id='952614' first='Maci' last='Larsen'], [player_tooltip player_id='1246446' first='Tialani' last='Ramos'], [player_tooltip player_id='805790' first='McKinley' last='Stowell'], [player_tooltip player_id='805787' first='Josephine' last='Lombardi']   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Maple Mountain at Alta</h2>   Maple Mountain enters unbeaten, while Alta has split its last two games, but records don't fully reflect the potential of this matchup. This will be a guard-driven battle, with both teams depending heavily on perimeter production and ball movement. The difference could come in the paint, where Maple Mountain's [player_tooltip player_id='1377930' first='Sara' last='Palmer'] brings a size advantage—something Alta has struggled to counter. If Maple can establish her inside presence the way Mountain Ridge did against Alta, it adds a layer Alta may have trouble matching. Still, if Alta leans into its three-guard attack, uses quick ball rotation, and keeps Maple Mountain chasing matchups, they may not need the height to control this game.   Players to watch:   Maple Mountain: [player_tooltip player_id='825009' first='Leah' last='Bailey'], [player_tooltip player_id='1377923' first='Taizley' last='Ball'], [player_tooltip player_id='796850' first='Shay' last='Brown'], [player_tooltip player_id='1377919' first='Autumn' last='Jones'], [player_tooltip player_id='1377930' first='Sara' last='Palmer'], [player_tooltip player_id='1092174' first='Jemima' last='Griffin'], [player_tooltip player_id='796806' first='Ashlynn' last='Lainhart']   Alta: [player_tooltip player_id='796804' first='Quincy' last='Kegel'], [player_tooltip player_id='796802' first='Alia' last='Baldassano'], [player_tooltip player_id='789082' first='Olivia' last='Stephens'], [player_tooltip player_id='884192' first='Megan' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='952616' first='Isabelle' last='Lewis'], [player_tooltip player_id='1359314' first='Olivia' last='Maughan-Burum'], [player_tooltip player_id='1324069' first='Khloe' last='Horrocks'], [player_tooltip player_id='927416' first='Sophia' last='Ceballos']   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Copper Hills at Skyridge</h2>   In a matchup that saw Copper Hills take the win last year, both teams now meet unbeaten. [player_tooltip player_id='875188' first='Elena' last='Chiara'] has been a key piece for Skyridge, scoring efficiently and battling on the boards, but her lack of size may leave Skyridge vulnerable in the paint. That puts pressure on their perimeter defense, especially against Copper Hills' versatile duo of [player_tooltip player_id='1206007' first='Abby' last='Bush'] and [player_tooltip player_id='922382' first='Ella' last='Creer'], who can stretch the floor with the long ball and also weave through defenders to the rim—forcing defenses to pick their poison and stay disciplined to avoid foul trouble.   Players to watch:   Copper Hills: [player_tooltip player_id='1206007' first='Abby' last='Bush'], [player_tooltip player_id='922382' first='Ella' last='Creer'], [player_tooltip player_id='1238745' first='Elise' last='Southworth'], [player_tooltip player_id='796851' first='Sela' last='Ama'], [player_tooltip player_id='1248994' first='Makayla' last='Staker'], [player_tooltip player_id='1325144' first='Addie' last='Guymon'], [player_tooltip player_id='1325143' first='Kynzie' last='Petter'], [player_tooltip player_id='952652' first='Riley' last='Greenwood']   Skyridge: [player_tooltip player_id='875188' first='Elena' last='Chiara'], [player_tooltip player_id='1452552' first='Abby' last='Dotson'], Lily Grant, Hallee Sheffield, Nalei Nelson, [player_tooltip player_id='1275033' first='Aiden' last='Beck'], Leah Arnell, [player_tooltip player_id='866616' first='Arianne' last='Moeai'], [player_tooltip player_id='1452554' first='Kayah' last='Perkins']   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Uintah at Union</h2>   As cross-town rivalries go, this matchup carries more weight than classification alone. Both teams enter with one loss, but what's at stake is bragging rights. [player_tooltip player_id='854299' first='Kenadie' last='Maughan'] will anchor Uintah, averaging 15 points per game so far, but their loss to North Summit proved that having height and a D1-level talent won't be enough on its own. If Union wants to make a statement, Lisa Richards and [player_tooltip player_id='1452540' first='Aunna' last='Hadlock'] will have to control the boards and contribute heavily to the scoreboard.   Uintah: [player_tooltip player_id='854299' first='Kenadie' last='Maughan'], [player_tooltip player_id='1358697' first='Taylor' last='Smith'], Jaevry Elison, Jana Young, Ella Henline, Leah Atwood   Union: [player_tooltip player_id='1452540' first='Aunna' last='Hadlock'], Payzlei Parrish, Lisa Richards, Halle Oakey, Charly Bastian, Haylee Moynier, Kinsley Tibbetts, Kate Marx

As the first week of games wraps up and early contenders begin to take shape, several key matchups this Tuesday will help reveal which teams are ready to back up their preseason expectations. These games will give us a clearer picture of which programs are bringing their game this year—and which ones still have adjustments to make.