3A-4A First Round Games to Catch

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">4A - Feb 11th</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">#20 Bear River at #13 Judge Memorial</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Judge Memorial's experience against larger 6A opponents could give them an edge in physicality and depth, especially late in games. Bear River will want to control tempo, limit turnovers, and make Judge earn every point inside the arc. Look for [player_tooltip player_id='1293054' first='Maylee' last='Higley'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1240267' first='Samantha' last='Theurer'] to lead the charge. Winning the glass and securing second-chance points could be a decisive factor, and Bear River will need to match the effort on the boards against the talent Judge often brings. [player_tooltip player_id='1452486' first='Olivia' last='Fry'] is pulling them down for the Bears and recently set a school record. If Bear River can execute in its half-court sets and defend without fouling, it'll create a closer game than records alone might suggest. [player_tooltip player_id='997502' first='Munah' last='Doe'] and [player_tooltip player_id='879698' first='Lyvia' last='Candilora'] are the driving forces behind Judge's offense. A Bear River–Judge Memorial game has the potential to be very competitive — especially if Bear River brings its defensive identity and challenges Judge to hit shots from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bear River Young Players to Watch For:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1307933' first='Ava' last='Driggs'], [player_tooltip player_id='1729890' first='Bailey' last='Roberts'], [player_tooltip player_id='1729893' first='Kanyon' last='Allsup'], [player_tooltip player_id='1729898' first='Eve' last='Miller']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Judge Experienced Players to Watch For:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='997502' first='Munah' last='Doe'], [player_tooltip player_id='879698' first='Lyvia' last='Candilora'], [player_tooltip player_id='1378042' first='Jenny' last='Analjok']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3A - Feb 14th</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">#11 Ogden at #6 Morgan</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a rematch that comes quickly after their last meeting—one that saw the Trojans come away with the win—this first-round matchup carries more intrigue than the seeding might suggest. Morgan drew a lower seed despite defeating several higher-placed teams multiple times this season, but that hasn't dulled their edge. Expect them to bring full energy and urgency from the opening tip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ogden enters playing its best basketball at the right time, with [player_tooltip player_id='866694' first='Salote' last='Tonga'] [player_tooltip player_id='1731644' first='Lauretta' last='Taukiuvea'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1319081' first='Juliet' last='Knowles'] heating up offensively and becoming reliable scoring threats. Their ability to generate points in bunches could test Morgan's defensive discipline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For Morgan, consistency has been the calling card all season. [player_tooltip player_id='889503' first='Zoe' last='Rockenfield'] continues to be the engine, directing traffic and setting the tone, while [player_tooltip player_id='829853' first='Makayla' last='Williams'] remains a key piece opponents must account for on both ends. Containing that duo will be central to Ogden's game plan. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The stakes go beyond this round, as the winner is likely to face a physical, well-rounded Emery squad—an unfamiliar opponent for both teams. How much each side has left in the tank after this battle could play a major role in what comes next.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Players Who Could Step Up:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1731631' first='Jill' last='Wood'], [player_tooltip player_id='1731627' first='Hazel' last='Nadolski'], [player_tooltip player_id='1731626' first='Millie' last='Nadolski'], [player_tooltip player_id='1363933' first='Bella' last='Nelson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1363934' first='Kamry' last='Wardell']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->