<!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday </h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lone Peak (9-9) vs Syracuse (13-4)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As two of the state's top-five programs square off Tuesday, this matchup tells the story of two teams trending in different but compelling ways. Lone Peak faced a roster shakeup that might derail most contenders, yet the Knights have responded by deepening their identity rather than shrinking from the moment. In the absence of [player_tooltip player_id='796745' first='Kennedy' last='Woolston'], multiple players have elevated their roles. Maddie Pope and [player_tooltip player_id='952625' first='Peyton' last='Warner'] have been especially impactful over the past few games, proving Lone Peak's system doesn't rely on a single piece. If [player_tooltip player_id='849040' first='Lave' last='Holdcraft'] continues to close gaps and build consistency, Lone Peak still looks very much like a team capable of making a deep postseason run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Syracuse enters with four losses, but context matters — those defeats have come against quality opponents and were decided by narrow margins. The Titans are led by [player_tooltip player_id='796823' first='Maylee' last='Anderson'], who sets the tone offensively, but this matchup will require full contributions across the lineup. [player_tooltip player_id='1350619' first='Karsyn' last='Visser'] and [player_tooltip player_id='903189' first='Rachel' last='McBride'] will need to be assertive and physical to counter Lone Peak's depth and discipline. Syracuse has shown flashes of being able to rise to the moment; Tuesday will test whether they can sustain that level for four quarters against one of the state's most battle-tested rosters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Syracuse Contributors: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='796823' first='Maylee' last='Anderson'], [player_tooltip player_id='903189' first='Rachel' last='McBride'], [player_tooltip player_id='1350619' first='Karsyn' last='Visser'], [player_tooltip player_id='866704' first='Olivia' last='Sorenson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1579525' first='Avery' last='King'], [player_tooltip player_id='1321376' first='Mindy' last='McNeil'], [player_tooltip player_id='1644720' first='Zaydie' last='Peterson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1644730' first='Brighton' last='Goddard'], [player_tooltip player_id='1233988' first='Jasmine' last='Burnett']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lone Peak Contributors: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='804252' first='Madeline' last='Pope'], [player_tooltip player_id='952625' first='Peyton' last='Warner'], [player_tooltip player_id='873282' first='Charli' last='Warner'], [player_tooltip player_id='673099' first='Tatiana' last='Harness'], [player_tooltip player_id='849040' first='Lave' last='Holdcraft'], [player_tooltip player_id='875181' first='Huni' last='Folau'], Jamie King, [player_tooltip player_id='1378344' first='Portia' last='Boggess']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Panguitch (12-4) at Beaver (16-2)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a 1A/2A crossover matchup featuring two teams with something to prove in their respective classifications, this one has the makings of a must-watch. Panguitch enters as the underdog, largely due to the size disadvantage, but the gap between these two programs isn't what it was a year ago. In their meeting almost exactly a year back, Beaver controlled the game and walked away with a convincing, lopsided win. This season, Panguitch has flipped the script and comes in playing with momentum and confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beaver's strength still lies in its core trio of [player_tooltip player_id='1308537' first='Ruby' last='Lurth'], [player_tooltip player_id='1308536' first='Brittni' last='Crum'], and [player_tooltip player_id='790608' first='Danzee' last='Bradshaw'], who can control the pace, dominate the glass, and apply pressure on both ends. For Panguitch, the question becomes whether [player_tooltip player_id='812033' first='Tayt' last='Miller'] can help swing the outcome by setting the tone, creating offense, and keeping Beaver from settling into a rhythm. If Panguitch can manage the size mismatch and stay composed, this matchup could look very different from a year ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Beaver Contributors: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1308537' first='Ruby' last='Lurth'], [player_tooltip player_id='1308536' first='Brittni' last='Crum'], [player_tooltip player_id='790608' first='Danzee' last='Bradshaw'], [player_tooltip player_id='1308535' first='Britlee' last='Bastian'], [player_tooltip player_id='1308538' first='Aspyn' last='Evans'], Brylee Sorenson, Braylee Carter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Panguitch Contributors: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812033' first='Tayt' last='Miller'], Makena Owens, [player_tooltip player_id='1493966' first='Lillee' last='Torgersen'], Katie Hatch, Annie Yardley, Klarity Edwards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Snow Canyon (12-8) at Dixie (18-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a rematch from earlier this month—one that saw Dixie pull away late in the fourth quarter for a three-point win—this matchup is again shaping up to be a battle to the final horn. In the first meeting, [player_tooltip player_id='957124' first='Braylee' last='Chesley'], [player_tooltip player_id='873281' first='Addi' last='Winters'], and [player_tooltip player_id='873331' first='Izzy' last='Hollingshead'] each scored 13 for Dixie, while Snow Canyon won the bench production. To flip the result this time, Snow Canyon will need that same depth to show up again, along with increased contributions from [player_tooltip player_id='796500' first='Kaylin' last='Wynia'] and [player_tooltip player_id='875186' first='Falynn' last='Randall']. One of the most exciting elements of this matchup is the impact of the freshmen/sophomores on both rosters, a clear sign that both programs are building toward strong futures and will only continue to improve over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Snow Canyon Contributors: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='957124' first='Braylee' last='Chesley'], [player_tooltip player_id='1569092' first='Piper' last='Mackay'], [player_tooltip player_id='1236663' first='Chaylee' last='Andrews'], [player_tooltip player_id='875186' first='Falynn' last='Randall'], [player_tooltip player_id='1569093' first='Pearl' last='Fonua'], [player_tooltip player_id='1243046' first='Alyvia' last='Kozlowski'], [player_tooltip player_id='796500' first='Kaylin' last='Wynia'], Claire White, Erica Jensen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dixie Contributors: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='873281' first='Addi' last='Winters'], [player_tooltip player_id='873331' first='Izzy' last='Hollingshead'], Lydia Shurtliff, [player_tooltip player_id='1312261' first='Hayden' last='Stilson'], [player_tooltip player_id='904995' first='Audri' last='Orton'], [player_tooltip player_id='827415' first='Jerzi' last='Bundy'], Janie Bartschi, Taylee Wilstead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->