Lone Peak’s Maile Hunt (42) battles for a ball against Herriman’s Ainzlee Enger (2) in a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Yukai Peng, Deseret News
James Edward
By James Edward
James has been covering high school sports in Utah for the Deseret News for three decades.

Heading into the season, many believe Herriman will be one of the top challengers to preseason favorite Fremont, and it backed up those lofty expectations with a strong opening night win on Thursday.

With East-transfer Lealani Falatea leading the way with 17 points, Herriman pulled away from visiting Lone Peak in the fourth quarter for the 55-49 victory.

1 of 15
Lone Peak’s Teuila Nawahine's (10) shot is blocked by the Herriman defense during a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
2 of 15
Herriman’s Lexi Jensen (21) attempts to block Lone Peak’s Makeili Ika (4) during a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
3 of 15
Herriman and Lone Peak compete in a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
4 of 15
Herriman and Lone Peak compete in a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
5 of 15
Herriman and Lone Peak compete in a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
6 of 15
Herriman and Lone Peak compete in a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
7 of 15
Herriman’s Kenlee Enger (13) attempts to block Lone Peak’s Kailey Woolston (11) during a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
8 of 15
Herriman and Lone Peak compete in a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
9 of 15
Herriman and Lone Peak compete in a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
10 of 15
Herriman and Lone Peak compete in a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
11 of 15
Herriman and Lone Peak compete in a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
12 of 15
Herriman’s Ainzlee Enger (5) covers her face after she got injured during a high school basketball game against Lone Peak at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
13 of 15
Herriman and Lone Peak compete in a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
14 of 15
Herriman and Lone Peak compete in a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News
15 of 15
Herriman and Lone Peak compete in a high school basketball game at Herriman High School in Herriman on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News

Lexi Jensen added 12 points for the Mustangs, with Ainzlee Enger chipping in with 11.

The game was tied heading into the fourth quarter, but the Mustangs used a 10-0 run during the quarter to open up a 12-point lead as it tips off the season 1-0.

View Comments

Lone Peak was led by Kailey Woolston who poured in a game-high 29 points.

Join the Conversation
Looking for comments?
Find comments in their new home! Click the buttons at the top or within the article to view them — or use the button below for quick access.