Monday Night Quarterfinal Notes

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2A - Beaver vs Millard</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a tightly contested battle, a handful of players made it clear they weren't ready for their season to end. From the opening tip, [player_tooltip player_id='790608' first='Danzee' last='Bradshaw'] dictated the tempo for Beaver. Bradshaw showcased her versatility, sliding seamlessly from point guard duties to battling in the post, impacting the game with rim protection, vertical contests, and confident shot-making. Her defensive presence altered possessions, and she played with a fearlessness that translates well beyond the 2A level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For Millard, [player_tooltip player_id='1778307' first='Sofia' last='Bassett'] controlled the glass and pushed the pace in transition, going coast-to-coast to generate offense. The young core of [player_tooltip player_id='952630' first='Josie' last='Aleman'], [player_tooltip player_id='1778309' first='Hallee' last='Hutchins'], and [player_tooltip player_id='827403' first='Eliza' last='Larsen'] showed chemistry and composure, reading off one another and creating quality looks. But Beaver's adaptability proved to be the difference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When Bradshaw drew extra attention or found herself in foul trouble, [player_tooltip player_id='1308535' first='Britlee' last='Bastian'] provided a steady secondary option, while [player_tooltip player_id='1308536' first='Brittni' last='Crum'] stepped in to keep the offensive flow intact. On the other side, [player_tooltip player_id='873330' first='Blakelie' last='Davies'] battled through foul issues and worked to keep Millard within reach, but Beaver's closeouts on the perimeter limited her long-range opportunities. In the end, Beaver's depth and Bradshaw's all-around dominance were enough to close the door.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2A - North Summit vs Duchesne</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The previous two meetings between these teams ended in a split, but this time the stakes were clear — win or go home. North Summit came out aggressive from the opening tip. [player_tooltip player_id='1415963' first='Kate' last='Smith'] stretched the defense early, knocking down three first-quarter triples to create separation and finishing the first half with more than half of her team's points. Her perimeter shooting forced Duchesne to extend defensively and opened space inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1119385' first='Ellie' last='Stephens'] took full advantage of that space, using her size and strength to establish position in the paint. She controlled the interior on both ends, finishing with 23 points and nine boards while consistently creating second-chance opportunities. The Braves capitalized on a slow start from [player_tooltip player_id='866689' first='Kira' last='Grant'] and built momentum by converting efficiently in the half court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Duchesne stayed within striking distance largely at the free-throw line, earning trips to the stripe that prevented the game from slipping away. [player_tooltip player_id='1248558' first='Lexie' last='Davenport'] and Grant led the Eagles' scoring efforts, while [player_tooltip player_id='1778311' first='Claire' last='Anderton'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1239829' first='Amy' last='Tholen'] provided key minutes and secondary production. Ultimately, North Summit's inside-out balance and early shot-making proved to be the difference in a high-pressure elimination matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5A - Alta vs Fremont</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='805795' first='Brynn' last='Wadman'] controlled the tempo early, reading the floor, cleaning up on the glass, and delivering precise passes that kept Fremont's offense flowing. [player_tooltip player_id='1247151' first='Ellie' last='McArthur'] and [player_tooltip player_id='796472' first='Abigail' last='Christensen'] stretched the defense with their spacing, forcing overplays and capitalizing with timely dishes and easy finishes at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alta refused to fold, using its speed to chip away at Fremont's first-quarter cushion. [player_tooltip player_id='796802' first='Alia' last='Baldassano'] ignited quick transition runs off steals, [player_tooltip player_id='789082' first='Olivia' last='Stephens'] buried shots from well beyond the arc, and [player_tooltip player_id='796804' first='Quincy' last='Kegel'] mixed in soft floaters to keep the Hawks within reach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ultimately, it was Abby Christensen's dominant presence that proved too much. She accounted for nearly half of the Silverwolves' scoring, establishing control inside and drawing consistent defensive attention. Key contributions from [player_tooltip player_id='805793' first='Mia' last='Smith'] and disruptive steals from [player_tooltip player_id='1274979' first='Mia' last='McArthur'] sealed the outcome, sending Fremont on to a highly anticipated matchup with Pleasant Grove.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->