SLIDESHOW: Ogden High vs Roy High
OGDEN -- New gym, same old result.
The Ogden High girls basketball team, renowned for taking full advantage of its tiny old gym, won its first game in the school's new digs, taking a hard-fought 34-29 win over Roy on Tuesday night as prep hoops action heated up across the state.
It is the first win for an Ogden squad in the new gym.
"This gym is different, six feet longer than the old court, but a good place. We think it will be just as loud when the crowd gets going," Ogden assistant Genevieve Bilanzich said. "This was a very physical game."
Roy led 15-11 at halftime, outhustling the Tigers and turning Tiger turnovers into points.
But Ogden made a statement in the third quarter, outscoring the Royals 14-4.
In the final quarter, Ogden made enough free throws down the stretch to snag the win.
Kia Wilson and Shanice Stevenson led Ogden with eight points apiece, while Keri Lammert paced the Tigers' defensive pressure.
Alissa Willard topped Roy with 14 points. The Royals were hurt by 6-of-20 shooting at the free throw line.
* MORGAN 74, EAST 32: At Morgan, the Trojans raced out to a 20-5 first quarter lead and never looked back in capturing a 42-point win in their season opener.
Using a suffocating full-court press reminiscent of Morgan teams of the past, the Trojans forced numerous Leopard turnovers, resulting in easy shots at the other end.
"What we wanted to do was run and we did that," Morgan coach Brad Matthews said. "We got a lot of fast break points and a lot of layups. We came out and did exactly what we wanted to do with the press and getting easy baskets.
"A lot of girls contributed and that's going to be big this year because we've got such a deep team," Matthews added. "It was a good all-around game for us."
Chelsey Morgan scored 18 points and Angela Blazzard added 15 to lead the Trojans, while stat-stuffer Ashley Garfield contributed 12 points, eight rebounds, six assists and six steals.
* SYRACUSE 77, BONNEVILLE 38: At Syracuse, the Titans got balanced scoring from 13 different players to tip off the season with a win. Jennifer Hazlett scored 23 points, including four 3-pointers for Syracuse, which led 50-20 at the break. Brittney Martin added 13 points, 10 rebuonds and five steals.
Valerie Buckway topped Bonneville's scoring with 14 points.
* NORTHRIDGE 43, CYPRUS 18: At Layton, the Pirates were no match for the Knights' attack, as Northridge jumped out to a 19-7 halftime bulge and coasted to the opening win.
Katie Mattingley tallied 17 points, including three 3-pointers, while Amanda Gardner added 12 points, 10 rebounds and five steals.
* WOODS CROSS 39, VIEWMONT 32: At Woods Cross, Xiojan Harry scored 14 points and Natalie Parsons added 11 for the Wildcats, who led for most of the contest.
* CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 64, DUGWAY 22: At Riverdale, the Crusaders cruised to victory, their second of the season.
Candace Fairman scored 24 points, added seven rebounds and six steal for Christian Heritage, while Emily Volk had 19 points, seven assists, seven rebounds and six steals. Mercedes Brown chipped in with nine points.
* BEN LOMOND 51, ALA 32: At Ogden, the Scots parlayed outstanding defense into a solid 19-point win over American Leadership Academy.
Thanks to a strong defense, Ben Lomond led 14-3 after the first quarter.
Kambri Broad scored 14 points to lead the Scots, while Ashley Tycz added 11 points while Taylor Hughes chipped in with 10.
* KEARNS 43, DAVIS 27: At Kearns, the Darts suffered a cold-shooting night on the road.
Ali Smith paced Davis with 15 points.
* ALTA 69, LAYTON 48: At Layton, the Hawks looked strong in their opener.
Layton was led by Addi Moore with 18 points and Lexi Moss with 11.
* AMERICAN FORK 49, FREMONT 33: At American Fork, the Cavemen weren't very hospitable, roughing up the Silver Wolves.
Kelsie Bell paced Fremont with nine points.
* MOUNTAIN CREST 42, WEBER 40: At Hyrum, the Mustangs got a late bucket from Shelby Rudd to earn the win. Brynn Foster topped Mountain Crest with 16 points.
Desiree Young led Weber with 11.
In other games, Sky View edged Skyline 58-49, and Logan whipped Tooele, 55-32.
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