5A, 4A girls' basketball: Championship game standout performers, key numbers, scoring leaders

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Vanessa Austin of Judge Memorial celebrates after putting in a rebound for a tough score during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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Skyline's Madison Grange reaches to control a loose ball during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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The Judge Memorial fans try to heckle a Skyline player as she lines up for a free throw during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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The Judge Memorial fans try to heckle a Skyline player as she lines up for a free throw during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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Skyline's Hannah Anderl looks for an open team mate during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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Skyline's Hannah Anderl looks for an open team mate during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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Judge's Vanessa Austin reacts after the ball was ruled to have gone out of bounds off Skyline's Cameron Mooney during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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Judge's Vanessa Austin reacts after the ball was ruled to have gone out of bounds off Skyline's Cameron Mooney during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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Judge's Vanessa Austin grabs a rebound during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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Judge's Vanessa Austin grabs a rebound during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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Taylor Franson holds the 5A Girls trophy as the American Fork players celebrate after winning the championship. American Fork defeated Viewmont 50-46 for the Girl's 5A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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American Fork players celebrate after winning the 5A Girls championship. American Fork defeated Viewmont 50-46 for the Girl's 5A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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American Fork coach Corey Clayton raises his arms in victory as the team runs onto the court after the final buzzer as American Fork defeated Viewmont 50-46 for the Girl's 5A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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Cavemen fans put their mojo on some free throw attempts as American Fork defeated Viewmont 50-46 for the Girl's 5A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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American Fork's Savanna Empey defends during second half play as American Fork defeated Viewmont 50-46 for the Girl's 5A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

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Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Vanessa Austin of Judge Memorial celebrates after putting in a rebound for a tough score during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Skyline's Madison Grange reaches to control a loose ball during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune The Judge Memorial fans try to heckle a Skyline player as she lines up for a free throw during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune The Judge Memorial fans try to heckle a Skyline player as she lines up for a free throw during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Skyline's Hannah Anderl looks for an open team mate during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Skyline's Hannah Anderl looks for an open team mate during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Judge's Vanessa Austin reacts after the ball was ruled to have gone out of bounds off Skyline's Cameron Mooney during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Judge's Vanessa Austin reacts after the ball was ruled to have gone out of bounds off Skyline's Cameron Mooney during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Judge's Vanessa Austin grabs a rebound during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Judge's Vanessa Austin grabs a rebound during first half play. Skyline led Judge Memorial 38-25 at the half for the Girl's 4A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Taylor Franson holds the 5A Girls trophy as the American Fork players celebrate after winning the championship. American Fork defeated Viewmont 50-46 for the Girl's 5A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune American Fork players celebrate after winning the 5A Girls championship. American Fork defeated Viewmont 50-46 for the Girl's 5A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune American Fork coach Corey Clayton raises his arms in victory as the team runs onto the court after the final buzzer as American Fork defeated Viewmont 50-46 for the Girl's 5A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Cavemen fans put their mojo on some free throw attempts as American Fork defeated Viewmont 50-46 for the Girl's 5A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune American Fork's Savanna Empey defends during second half play as American Fork defeated Viewmont 50-46 for the Girl's 5A championship, Saturday, February 25, 2017.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· February 26, 2017 4:30 pm

This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2017, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.

A look at standout performers and key numbers from Saturday's state championship games in the Class 4A and Class 5A girls' basketball state tournament at Salt Lake Community College.

Madison Grange

The Skyline junior was clutch from the free-throw line, going 7 of 9 in the win. She finished with 16 points and added five assists and a steal in the Class 4A title game.

Taylor Moeaki

Always a force on the floor, the American Fork senior showcased the range of her talents with a game-high 21 points in the title contest to help her earn tournament MVP honors. She averaged 18 points in the tournament.

14

The number of state tournament games American Fork's seniors have played in during their high school careers. That's out of a possible 16. That depth of experience showed all week and helped lift the Cavemen to their first title during that stretch.

71.4

American Fork's 3-point percentage in the fourth quarter of its last two games. The Cavemen went 4 of 5 vs. Copper Hills and 1 of 2 vs. Viewmont from long range, which always helps in close games.

1,600

Number of seconds Skyline led in its Class 4A state championship win over Judge Memorial.

53.3

Skyline's 3-point shooting percentage in its victory. The Eagles went 8 of 15 from long range, including 4 of 5 in the second quarter.

Class 5A all-tournament team

MVP

Taylor Moeaki • American Fork

All-tournament team

Mercedes Staples • Viewmont

Taylor Franson • American Fork

Megan Carr • Viewmont

Kaylee Carlsen • Sky View

Breaunna Gillen • Copper Hills

Class 4A all-tournament team

MVP

Hannah Anderl • Skyline

All-tournament team

Vanessa Austin • Judge Memorial

Mayree Ellis • Judge Memorial

Madison Grange • Skyline

Kealani Neves • Timpview

Keslee Stevenson • Box Elder

Class 5A scoring leaders

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Class 4A scoring leaders

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