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Prep basketball roundup: Romer hits 2 buzzer-beaters to keep Layton boys undefeated

By JUSTIN B. JOHNSON - Standard-Examiner | Dec 28, 2023

HOLLADAY — Sam Romer did it for the second time in two days, hitting a 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer to lift Layton High boys basketball to a 74-71 win over Mountain View at Olympus High’s Utah Autism Holiday Classic on Thursday afternoon, keeping the Lancers unbeaten this season.

Mekhi Martin led Layton (10-0) with 25 points and two 3-pointers. Romer added 21 points, and his game-winner was his only 3-pointer on the afternoon.

KJ Miller made five treys on his way to 19 points.

LAYTON 57, MURRAY 56

HOLLADAY — Sam Romer made a layup at the buzzer to lift Layton to a win Wednesday over Murray at Olympus High’s Utah Autism Holiday Classic.

KJ Miller led Layton (9-0) with 16 points on four 3-pointers. Mekhi Martin scored 13 points with two treys, while Romer and Joshua Checketts each added 10 points.

SYRACUSE 65, CLEARFIELD 55

SYRACUSE — Terik Hamblin scored a game-high 18 points to lead Syracuse to a home win over Clearfield.

Josh Godfrey tallied 15 points for Syracuse (5-4). Logan Goddard added 14.

Peyton Kotter led Clearfield (3-5) with 13 points and Trace Hansen added 10.

WEBER 71, BEAR RIVER 56

PLEASANT VIEW — Weber led 38-28 at the half, then outscored Bear River 22-10 in the third quarter to pace a home win Wednesday.

Hunter Schenck led all scorers with 25 points and five 3-pointers for Weber (9-1). Jordan Oberholtzer scored 17 points with three treys and Malachi Spencer added 11 points.

Brayden Ritter led Bear River (9-2) with 15 points. Kyver Jensen added 13 points and Kaser Thurgood scored nine.

RIVERTON 80, SYRACUSE 61

RIVERTON — Riverton outscored Syracuse 16-6 in a pivotal second quarter on Wednesday.

Terik Hamblin paced Syracuse (4-4) with 15 points and three 3-pointers. Josh Godfrey and Skyler Ortyon each scored 13 points while Logan Goddard added 10.

SCORES, NO STATS REPORTED

Sacred Heart Prep-CA 73, Ogden 52 (Wed.)

GIRLS BASKETBALL

BEN LOMOND 39, ST. JOSEPH 32

OGDEN — St. Joseph led 17-16 at the half, then Ben Lomond outscored the Jayhawks 18-5 in the third quarter to take control in a home win.

Aniyah Gomez and Jazzy Tinajero each scored eight points for Ben Lomond (6-5). Dory Jenson added six points.

Katelyn Martinez scored a game-high 15 points with three 3-pointers for St. Joseph (1-6). Mimi Dewitte tallied eight points.

DAVIS 65, MURRAY 33

KAYSVILLE — Davis ran out to a 21-9 lead after one quarter in a big win over Murray.

Kendra Kitchen led Davis (9-0) with 22 points on two 3-pointers. Kate Richards added 20 points and three treys.

Mia Auclaire scored 22 of Murray’s 33 points.

MTN CREST 54, BONNEVILLE 42

WASHINGTON TERRACE — Bonneville trailed 24-19 at the half, then was outscored 20-11 in the third quarter in a home loss to Mountain Crest.

Tailey Buckway led Bonneville (4-4) with 10 points. Baylee Andreasen and Sidnee Geerdes each added nine points, with Andreasen hitting two 3-pointers.

PLEASANT GROVE 57, LAYTON 41

PLEASANT GROVE — Layton led 13-11 after one quarter, then Pleasant Grove outscored the Lancers 46-28 over the final three frames on Wednesday.

Oakley Homer led Layton (5-6) with 16 points and four 3-pointers. Roxy Caspar added nine points.

SCORES, NO STATS REPORTED

Farmington 63, Granger 16

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