Class 5A
1. Syracuse • Still at the top, and it doesn’t seem to be close
2. Riverton • Smothered Lehi and Pleasant Grove with defense this week
3. Layton • Scored only 13 total points in the first half against Titans
4. Taylorsville • Warriors have to be careful not to take foot off the pedal
5. Alta • She has a young cast, but Makenzi Morrison shining through pressure
Class 4A
1. Cyprus • Doesn’t seem like a team from Region 6 will top Pirates
2. Bonneville • Lakers know how to slow down the tempo to their liking
3. Timpanogos • They’ll have to be on guard on the road at Salem Hills
4. Skyline • Eagles rebound as well as any team in the state
5. Maple Mountain • Lacks size, but this group knows how to overachieve
Class 3A
1. Morgan • Beating Bear River should be last challenge for Trojans in region
2. Desert Hills • Simply dismantled by Cedar, and it should be concerning
3. Juan Diego • Three of Soaring Eagle’s final four games are on the road
4. Snow Canyon • Blew out past two opponents in preparation for Cedar
5. Carbon • Miranda Averett has become a leader for the Dinos
Class 2A
1. Richfield • Held Grand scoreless for two quarters in 59-12 win
2. Beaver • Millard caught the Beavers off-guard, getting the upset
3. North Sevier • Kelsey Barney is the leading scorer, but everyone contributes
4. Kanab • Boasts several 3-point shooters who can be trouble
5. South Summit • Four of past six opponents held to 25 points or less
Class 1A
1. St. Joseph • Friday’s game against Rich is first tough contest in a while
2. Bryce Valley • Mustangs have already locked up a No. 1 seed for state
3. Rich • Leads 1A in scoring differential, winning by a 25-point average
4. Milford • Tigers have a hole in 3-point shooting that could haunt them
5. Piute • Four players average about 10 points per game this year