High school girls basketball: Tuesday’s 6A/5A first round recap, four higher-seed 5A teams advance
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Skyline shooting guard Mia Johnson, facing camera, hugs fellow guard Estella Myers as they and their teammates celebrate after defeating Woods Cross during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Isaac Hale, Deseret News
No. 16 Corner Canyon defeated No. 17 Herriman 56-40 in the first round of the Class 6A state tournament. The Chargers used a strong second quarter, outscoring Herriman 18-8, to build a comfortable lead by halftime. Aurayliah Tapusoa led Corner Canyon with 20 points, including three 3-pointers, while Jacey Yeomans added 17 points and also hit three 3-pointers. Grace Cannon led Herriman with 11 points. Corner Canyon advances to play No. 1 Westlake in the second round.
Bonneville outscored West Field 19-16 in the fourth quarter to secure a 59-51 victory in the 5A Playoffs. Baya Jimenez led Bonneville with 17 points, while Ema Eskelsen added eight points, including two 3-pointers. Meghan Peterson had a standout performance for West Field, scoring 30 points and making six 3-pointers, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Tahlia Munoz contributed nine points and three 3-pointers for the Longhorns.
No. 21 Skyline edged out No. 12 Woods Cross 35-34 in the first round of the Class 5A state tournament. Estella Myers led Skyline with 12 points, including four 3-pointers, while Norah Pearce added eight points. Lucy Thompson led Woods Cross with 12 points as the Wildcats mounted a late 11-point fourth-quarter effort that fell just short. With the victory, Skyline advances to play No. 5 Alta in the second round.
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Skyline guard Maelys Njike (10) fouls Woods Cross guard Ili Crockett (2) as she blocks her shot during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Woods Cross head coach Dave Simon talks with his players during a timeout in a first-round game against Skyline as part of the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline shooting guard Mia Johnson (4) drives the ball toward the basket while guarded by Woods Cross forward Lucy Thompson (21) during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline guard Maelys Njike (10) blocks a shot from Woods Cross forward Sophia Burden (11) during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline guard Estella Myers (14) celebrates her made basket during a first-round game against Woods Cross in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline guard Estella Myers (14) celebrates beside her teammates after a play against Woods Cross during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline shooting guard Mia Johnson (4) and Woods Cross forward Adia Cook (4) compete for a Skyline offensive rebound during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline shooting guard Mia Johnson (4) backs down Woods Cross guard Mersadie Carroll (20) during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline center Isabelle Rupp (24) shoots the ball during a first-round game against Woods Cross in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline head coach Dave Nielsen talks with his players during a timeout in a first-round game against Woods Cross as part of the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline center Isabelle Rupp (24) lays the ball up against Woods Cross during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline guard Estella Myers (14) looks to shoot the ball while guarded by Woods Cross guard Reese Tanner (12) during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline shooting guard Mia Johnson (4) celebrates with her teammates after a play against Woods Cross during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline guard Maelys Njike (10) shoots the ball while guarded by Woods Cross guard Ili Crockett (2) during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline power forward Norah Pearce (21) controls the ball while guarded by Woods Cross forward Adia Cook (4) during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Woods Cross players react after a play against Skyline during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Woods Cross players huddle before a first-round game against Skyline in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline guard Estella Myers (14) helps pump up her teammates before a first-round game against Woods Cross in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Woods Cross guard Ili Crockett (2) drives the ball toward the basket while guarded by Skyline center Isabelle Rupp (24) during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline power forward Norah Pearce (21) blocks a shot from Woods Cross forward Adia Cook (4) late in the fourth quarter during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Woods Cross forward Adia Cook (4) goes up with the ball while guarded by Skyline point guards Ashley Price, left, and Maelys Njike during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Skyline shooting guard Mia Johnson, facing camera, hugs fellow guard Estella Myers as they and their teammates celebrate after defeating Woods Cross during a first-round game in the 5A girls basketball state tournament held at Woods Cross High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
Clearfield defeated Brighton 66-55 in the first round of the Class 5A state tournament. Izzy Wyaskett was instrumental for Clearfield, scoring 25 points, while Ciara De La O added 16 points with four 3-pointers. Despite Sophie Nielsen scoring 33 points for Brighton, Clearfield secured a strong lead early with a 22-8 first-quarter advantage. Clearfield, the No. 11 seed, will advance to face No. 6 Wasatch in the second round.
Springville dominated Hillcrest 54-24 in the 5A Playoffs. Springville established a commanding lead early by outscoring the Huskies 19-3 in the first quarter. Sami Dellamas led the Red Devils with 12 points, while Halle Hall added eight points, including making two 3-pointers. Despite the loss, Emily Mandel scored a team-high nine points for Hillcrest.
Maple Mountain defeated Salem Hills 64-34 in the first round of the Class 5A state tournament. The Golden Eagles built a commanding lead by outscoring the SkyHawks 19-7 in the second quarter. Taizley Ball led Maple Mountain with 13 points, while Shay Brown and Leah Bailey each added 12 points, with Brown and Bailey each making two 3-pointers. Kate Barton was the top scorer for Salem Hills with 14 points. Maple Mountain advances to face No. 7 Olympus in the second round.
Payson defeated Box Elder 53-29 in the first round of the Class 5A state tournament. Payson’s Emmy Hales led all scorers with 21 points, while Makinley Renzello added 16 points, including three 3-pointers. Box Elder’s Ava Miles was the team’s top scorer with nine points. Payson, the No. 14 seed, advances to face No. 3 West in the second round.
No. 18 Timpview defeated No. 15 Hunter 48-37 in the first round of the Class 5A state tournament. Cumorah Tupola and Jenay Namulauti each scored 13 points for Timpview, while Leah Atuaia added eight points. Grace Gallagher led Hunter with 11 points, but Timpview’s strong second-half performance, outscoring Hunter 31-22, secured the win. Timpview advances to face No. 2 Bountiful in the second round.
No. 20 Spanish Fork defeated No. 13 Granger 50-37 in the first round of the Class 5A state tournament. Spanish Fork outscored Granger 18-8 in the final quarter to secure the victory. Alexis Branch led Spanish Fork with 23 points and two 3-pointers, while Addison Gwilliam contributed 14 points. Granger’s Hoku Pili scored 21 points for the Lancers. Spanish Fork advances to play No. 4 Fremont in the second round.
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