WASHINGTON TERRACE -- A new team was added this year to the Harry Burchell Memorial Classic tournament and their appearance and hustle propelled them to the title.
The Morgan Trojans played two solid games this weekend against tougher competition and walked away with the championship trophy after beating the host Bonneville Lakers 54-37 Saturday afternoon. The Trojans routed the Silver Wolves on Friday and then took control of their contest with the Lakers in the middle two quarters to capture the victory.
"I thought that they came out and played hard early on and it got away from us there in the second and third quarters," Bonneville coach Mike Russell said. "We played well this weekend and I thought that the addition of Morgan to this year's tournament made it better."
Ashley Garfield scored 18 points to lead Morgan while Angela Blazzard chipped in with 12 of her own. Bonneville was led by Val Buckway's 23 points, including six 3-pointers.
In other games, Roy topped Logan 52-50, Sky View rolled Mountain View 66-38, and Layton Christian defeated Dugway 6-0. No details were reported from these games.
Boys basketball
* BEN LOMOND 53, PARK CITY 41: At Ogden, the Scots improved to 4-0 with a big finish in the finale of the Ben Lomond Pepsi Classic.
Tournament MVP Dalton Zundel scored 16 points and Keegan Borger and Andy Hopson added 14 each as Ben Lomond rallied back from a 11-2 deficit early to take the lead just before the end of the third quarter.
Zundel hit four 3-pointers after the break, while Tyler Lewis came in off the bench to provide a key defensive boost.
The Scots outscored the Miners 17-8 in the final quarter.
South Summit topped American Leadership Academy in the early game. Border joined Zundel on all-tournament team.
* LAYTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: At Richfield, the Eagles won a thriller in the 2-A/3-A Preview. Isaac Pedroza scored 26 points for LCA, while Joe Haugen came up with the big 3-pointer in the final seconds for the victory.
In another 2-A/3-A contest, Hurricane edged Morgan 49-48.
* TABIONA 50, ST. JOSEPH 42 (OT): At Ogden, the Jayhawks gave it all they had to send the game to overtime, but had nothing left in the extra frame.
St. Joseph led in the fourth quarter, but Gerald Van Tassell hit a 3-point in the final seconds for Tabiona to tie the score.
Van Tassell ended up with 21 points.
St. Joseph was just 8-of-22 from the charity stripe.
Joe Panushka topped St. Joesph with 14 points, 15 rebounds and six blocked shots. Daniel Philpot had 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Jayhawks (1-2).
* FREMONT 48, RIVERTON 39: At Riverton, Jake Nish scored 16 and Tate Lewis added 10 as the Silver Wolves claimed another impressive road victory.
Fremont led 28-15 at halftime.
* SYRACUSE 41, SKYLINE 38: At Idaho Falls, Idaho, the Titans posted a solid comeback win. Wade Rasmussen scored 14 to lead Syracuse.
* COACHES REMINDER: Varsity sports coaches are encouraged to report the results of their games as soon as possible by calling (801) 625-4261 or (801) 625-4264.
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