Mustangs still a wrestling force
The Mountain Crest wrestling program has stepped back into the spotlight. The two-time defending 4A state champions proved they are still a force to be dealt with after their second-place finish at the 60-team Rocky Mountain Rumble last weekend.
The Mustangs had three individual champions in Jerrett Morrill (125), Jake Morrill (130) and Ethen Lofthouse (160) as well as several other wrestlers with solid performances.
"We are just starting to get into form," said Lofthouse of the team. "I think that at the beginning of the year, we weren't wrestling as well as we could have, but now, we are a team to look out for."
With the big three leading the way, and Raider Lofthouse, who is an all-star caliber wrestler, the MustangFBs may be hoisting a third consecutive trophy next month.
FB star doubles up
Basketball isn't just a hobby for Bingham all-state tight end Austin Holt. He showed he can be productive when given the chance. He had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds in Bingham's 85-48 win over Hunter on Tuesday.
Quotable
"I enjoyed the heck out of that experience, except for the losing part." — Pleasant Grove coach Randy McAllister on his team's 83-74 loss to Lone Peak last Friday.
FIVE ONE THE RISE
Boys basketball: Weber Warriors
The Warriors moved a step closer to qualifying for the 5A tournament for the first time in four years by beating Fremont on Tuesday. Weber, which plays unbeaten Davis on Friday, is 4-2 in league play.
Girls basktball: Casey Wahlberg
The Tintic guard nearly tripled her scoring average in the Miners' 47-24 win over Wasatch Academy on Tuesday. Wahlberg scored 26 points and had nine steals. She also shot 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.
Girls basketball: Fremont
Fremont has established itself as the definite frontrunner in Region 1. In sprinting out to a 8-0 record in region play, the Silver Wolves have outscored opponents by 18 points per game.
Boys basketball: Davis Darts
The Darts continue to take perfect aim at building an undefeated record. With its 71-62 victory over Viewmont last Friday, Davis has won 19 straight regular season games dating back to January, 2007.
Wrestling: Carson Kuhn
The Alta sophomore is ranked as high as No. 9 in the country for his 103-pound weight class and that may go higher after the way he manhandled the competition at the Rocky Mountain Rumble last weekend. He scored six pins, all of which came in the first two rounds, while improving his record to 39-0.