WASHINGTON TERRACE -- The matchup of the Royals' state 4-A leading offense (56.20 points per game) versus a Bonneville defense allowing just 36.47 ppg -- No. 2 in the 4-A ranks by only .04 -- was a no-contest.
Despite a venue change Thursday, the league-leading Lakers spanked Roy High 54-22 to remain undefeated at Region 5's midpoint.
If Bonneville (13-3 overall, 5-0 league) is to capture its first league girls basketball title since the 2003-04 season, it will have to do it away from home. The Lakers, who swept their seventh consecutive victory and are 8-2 spanning their last 10 games, play four of their final five on the road.
"We're 5-0 and we have a target on our backs," Bonneville senior combo forward McKinlee Westmoreland said. "We're going to have to come out stronger than ever, and we're all willing to do whatever it takes. We all really want that Region 5 title."
Westmoreland, who was averaging 7.47 points, scored a game-high 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting with a team-high seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. It was her second straight 16-point game for the Lakers, who shot 51.1 percent (23-of-45) -- 30.0 percent (3-of-10) from 3-point range -- outrebounded Roy 36-22 and committed 21 turnovers.
"I haven't been looking to score more," said the 18-year-old Westmoreland. "Usually, when I try not to score I score more. I have been playing hard and just letting things go."
Emilie Volk had 10 points, going 5-of-7 from the floor, with five boards, five assists and two steals and Kayla Eilertson tossed in nine points with two rebounds and two blocked shots. Sophomore point guard Cortney Porter had seven points, including two 3-pointers, eight assists, two boards and five steals for Bonneville, which rang up 19 assists and swiped 11 steals.
"We're taking it one game at a time," Westmoreland said. "We let go of the Mountain Crest win, as crazy as it was, and focused on Roy. I found out in third period -- about 12:30 p.m. -- the game was going to be here. I was ready to play regardless where the game was; we were all ready."
Jordynn Barrera scored a team-high 11 points for the Royals (8-8, 1-4), who were held to a season-low point total on 18.9 percent shooting (7-of-37). Roy was a bone-chilling .05 percent (1-of-20) on 3-point attempts with only two assists and 22 turnovers.
Bryce Mitchell, who came in with a state-leading 38 3s, had a season-low three points for the Royals, 4-6 in their last 10 games.
* SKY VIEW 72, BOX ELDER 48: At Brigham City, the visiting Bobcats blitzed the Bees to start the game, but Box Elder matched them shot for shot after the first quarter.
Down 19-2 after one quarter, Box Elder played even over three periods.
Tara Goldman scored 30 points, while Maddie Day added 14 for the Bobcats (9-6, 4-1).
Brooke Mueller led Box Elder (5-11, 1-5) with 16 points, while Mitzi Munns hit three 3-pointers for nine points.
In the other league game, Logan played at Mountain Crest.
Region 11
* BEAR RIVER 58, BEN LOMOND 37: At Garland, the Bears parlayed a big rebounding night into a strong victory.
Kapri Beus tallied 12 points, Morgan Summers added 10 points and Shaunie Owen had 10 points and eight rebounds for the Bears (12-6, 8-1).
Jordan Valdez led Ben Lomond (4-13, 2-7) with 13 points and Taylor Hughes had 11.
The Scots trailed by 10 at halftime, but the Bears had a big 21-10 edge in the third quarter.
* MORGAN 51, STANSBURY 42: At Stansbury, the Trojans led 22-12 at halftime and kept the lead right there the rest of the way to stay a perfect 9-0 in league play and 14-3 overall.
Kelsey Henry scored 18 points and had nine rebounds, while Rashell Blazzard added 12 points and six steals.
Erika Alvey led the Stallions with 18 points.
In the other league game, Tooele edged Grantsville 36-17.
Region 17
* LAYTON CHRISTIAN AT INTERMOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN: At Salt Lake City, the Eagles struggled in the second half and fell to 8-5, 3-2.
Shayla Simpson scored 14 points and Alissa Atisme added 10 for LCA, which was outscored 30-14 after the break.
Abby Moore led the Lions with 20 points.
* ST. JOSEPH 66, WEST RIDGE 27: At West Jordan, the Jayhawks burst out to a 40-9 lead at halftime and cleared the bench.
Katie Berry scored 35 points, hitting seven 3-pointers. Liz Tomon added 11 points for St. Joseph (11-3, 5-0).
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