High school boys basketball: Class 1A team-by-team preseason capsules

Tabiona’s boys basketball team celebrates beating Panguitch to claim the 1A state championship for the first time since 1999. | Dave Anderson, Richfield Reaper

Here’s a breakdown of the region projections in 1A based on coaches votes

SALT LAKE CITY — The 2019-2020 high school boys basketball season gets underway this week for teams in Class 3A, 2A and 1A. To prepare fans for the upcoming season, the Deseret News has put together capsules for every team in 1A. Every coach was invited to participate and submit information.

The region rankings are based on coaches preseason projections.

There are three new head basketball coaches in 1A this year: Thomas Timoteo (Diamond Ranch), David Chappell (Wayne) and Tanner Huggins (Telos)

Here are the 1A teams and players to watch this upcoming season.

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Region 19

1. Green River Pirates

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Tim Hughes (ninth year)

2018-2019 record: 11-12 (third in Region 19 with a 7-3 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Rich, 59-51, in the 1A first round

Additional information not provided.

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2. Whitehorse Raiders

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Evan Grant (sixth year)

2018-2019 record: 6-16 (fourth in Region 19 with a 3-7 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Valley, 59-25, in the 1A first round

Additional information not provided.

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3. Monument Valley Cougars

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Derrick Chee (fifth year)

2018-2019 record: 3-12 (fifth in Region 19 with a 2-8 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Piute, 88-23, in the 1A play-in game

Additional information not provided.

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4. Pinnacle Panthers

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Eric Hansen (fourth year)

2018-2019 record: 4-19 (sixth in Region 19 with a 1-9 record)

2019 postseason: Did not qualify

Additional information not provided.

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Region 20

1. Bryce Valley Mustangs

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Gary Syrett (seventh year)

2018-2019 record: 18-7 (second in Region 20 with a 10-2 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Panguitch, 54-49, in the 1A semifinals

Returning starters: 2

Returning contributors:

• Treyson Roberts, Jr. — 12.0 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 0.2 apg, 0.2 spg
• Sergio Vasquez, Jr. — 11.9 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 0.2 spg
• Quayden Tebbs, Jr. — 3.4 ppg, 0.2 rpg

Coach comment: “We are excited for the upcoming season. We have a talented and coachable group that I’m looking forward watching grow and compete this year.”

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2. Valley Buffaloes

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Owen Hoyt (fifth year)

2018-2019 record: 20-6 (third in Region 20 with a 9-3 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Tabiona, 47-40, in the 1A quarterfinals

Returning starters: 3

Returning contributors:

• Gavin Hoyt, SG, Jr. — 12.6 ppg, 0.7 rpg, 0.2 spg
• Conner Chamberlain, G, Jr. — 3.8 ppg, 0.4 rpg
• Braden Heaton, C, Sr. — 5.5 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 0.2 apg

Coach comment: “We are very excited about the players we have coming back. We feel we have a good combination of size and shooting. If we can come together defensively, we can be competitive in a very tough region 20.”

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3. Panguitch Bobcats

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Clint Barney (18th year)

2018-2019 record: 18-8 (first in Region 20 with a 11-1 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Tabiona, 47-39, in the 1A championship

Returning starters: 1

Returning contributors:

• Riley Certonio, F, Sr. — 4.7 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.9 spg
• Ryker Hatch, G/F — 7.5 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.3 apg
• Paxton Wolfley, G, So. — 1.6 ppg, 0.9 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.3 spg

Coach comment: “We are young and inexperienced. We hope to improve each day and surprise a few teams along the way. By the time postseason starts, we hope to be competitive with the best teams in our classification.”

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4. Piute Thunderbirds

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Eric Jessen (second year)

2018-2019 record: 14-12 (fourth in Region 20 with a 6-6 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Wendover, 69-68, in the 1A first round

Returning starters: 3

Returning contributors:

• Kelby Jessen, C, Jr. — 12.9 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.4 spg
• Quade Gleave, G, Sr. — 10.1 ppg, 0.9 rpg, 0.4 apg
• Wesley Jensen, PG, Sr. — 10.2 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.4 apg, 0.2 spg

Coach comment: “Piute graduated one senior off last year’s team. This year’s group is an athletic fast group with much potential.”

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5. Wayne Badgers

2019-2020 schedule

Head Coach: David Chappell (first year)

2018-2019 record: 13-12 (second in Region 19 with an 8-2 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Tabiona, 69-39, in the 1A first round

Returning starters: 1

Returning contributors:

• Bridger Brian, F, Sr. — 6.3 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 0.2 spg
• Braige Jacobson, C, Sr. — 3.2 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.3 spg
• Schade Torgerson, G, Sr. — 1.6 ppg
• Logan Chappell, F, Sr. — 1.1 ppg
• Tyrel Brian, G, Sr.

Coach comment: “We are a team with great senior leadership and team chemistry. We are returning one starter and several players that saw a lot of quality time. We have great athletes on the team with a good mix of size and speed. We are excited about the season.”

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6. Milford Tigers

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Lynn Dalton (second year)

2018-2019 record: 12-12 (second in Region 21 with a 7-3 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Bryce Valley, 46-44, in the 1A first round

Returning starters: 3

Returning contributors:

• Zach Sherwood, F, Sr. — 13.0 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.2 apg
• Kolby Gillies, F/C,Sr. — 8.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg
• Kyden Peters, G, Jr. — 5.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 1.5 apg
• Brett Beebe, G/F, Jr. — 2.9 ppg, 2.2 rpg
• Heston Sullivan, G, Jr. — 1.6 ppg

Coach comment: “Our coaching staff is very excited about our team this year and hope to build upon last year’s success. Region 20 looks to be more competitive than ever, and we are looking forward to the upcoming season.”

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7. Diamond Ranch Diamondbacks

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Thomas Timoteo (first year)

2018-2019 Record: 4-13 (sixth in Region 20 with a 2-10 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Manila, 78-55, in the 1A first round

Additional information not provided.

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8. Water Canyon Wildcats

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Brad Garrett (fifth year)

2018-2019 record: 12-12 (5th in Region 20 with a 4-8 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Monticello, 63-39, in the 1A first round

Returning starters: 1

Returning contributors:

• Joseph Jessop, F, Jr. — 7.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 0.8 apg, 1.0 spg
• Devin Barlow, G, Jr. — 1.3 ppg, 0.7 rpg, 0.2 apg

Coach comment: “As coaches, we are excited for this year. We have a couple of returning players in Joseph Jessop and Devin Barlow who should play a huge role this year in replacing some key seniors that graduated last year. We have got a lot of work to do but the boys are excited and ready to get to work.”

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Region 21

1. Wendover Wildcats

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Kyle Murphy (sixth year)

2018-2019 record: 20-4 (first in Region 21 with a 10-0 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Rich, 75-65, in the 1A quarterfinals

Returning starters: 3

Returning contributors:

• Jaime Montalvo, G/F, Jr. — 21.1 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.8 apg, 2.6 spg
• Peter Alvarez, G, Jr. — 15.8 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 5.0 apg, 3.0 spg
• Jaison Mendoza, G, Sr. — 5.1 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.3 spg

Coach comment: “Just like every year, it’s going to be exciting; we have a big junior class group that is motivated and ready to play. The boys have been working hard throughout the summer and we are excited to see what this season brings. Go Wildcats.”

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2. Telos Titans

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Tanner Huggins (first year)

2018-2019 record: 14-6 (fourth in Region 21 with a 4-5 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Diamond Ranch, 72-58, in the 1A play-in game

Returning starters: 0

Coach comment: “Incoming students participating in basketball have good size, big men, ranging from 6-foot-5 to 6-foot-8. Numerous students which will add to depth of team. Team will be building upon the success of previous seasons.”

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3. Tintic Miners

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Corbin Fitzgerald (second year)

2018-2019 record: 8-16 (third in Region 21 with a 6-4 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Panguitch, 71-38, in the 1A first round

Returning starters: 1

Returning contributors:

• Cooper Snell, G, So., 5.6 ppg, 0.5 rpg, 0.3 apg, 0.3 spg
• Gavin Campbell, G, Jr. — 4.6 ppg, 0.3 rpg
• Wyatt Isaacson, F, Sr.

Coach comment: “We are a young exciting group with a ton of potential. This team gives great effort in every aspect of the game and keeps a positive attitude. I am excited to see the growth throughout the season and show what a small group can do with the right drive and determination.”

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4. Dugway Mustangs

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: George Bruce

2018-2019 record: 4-16 (sixth in Region 21 with a 1-9 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Whitehorse, 52-20, in the 1A play-in game

Returning starters: 1

Returning contributors:

• Tyi Bear, C, Jr.

Coach comment: “We are trying very hard to put a competitive team on the floor. The boys work hard.”

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5. West Ridge Academy Eagles

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Trevor Thornton (first year)

2018-2019 record: 4-14 (fifth in Region 21 with a 1-8 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Tabiona, 74-43, in the 1A play-in game

Coach comment: “We have no returning starters and are very young this year. This group is hungry to get out and play. We have some size this year that we haven’t had in the past and that will help us compete in our region this year.”

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Region 22

1. Intermountain Christian Lions

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Tim Drisdom (third year)

2018-2019 record: 10-11 (fourth in Region 22 with a 2-6 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Water Canyon, 47-37, in the 1A play-in game

Additional information not provided.

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2. Manila Mustangs

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Michael Hughes (fourth year)

2018-2019 record: 17-8 (first in Region 22 with a 7-1 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Bryce Valley, 59-48, in the 1A quarterfinals

Returning starters: 4

Returning contributors:

• Jordan Lucio, F, Sr. — 12.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 0.7 apg, 1.1 spg
• Tanner Anderson, F, Sr. — 9.7 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.2 spg
• Garrett Slaugh, G, Sr. — 7.4 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.3 spg
• Quinn Saldana, G, Sr. — 3.2 ppg, 0.9 rpg, 1.0 apg

Coach comment: “Should be a balanced and competitive year in 1A boys basketball.”

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3. Tabiona Tigers

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Lee Gines (38th year)

2018-2019 record: 22-5 (third in Region 22 with a 5-3 record)

2019 postseason: Beat Panguitch, 47-39, in the 1A championship

Returning starters: 1

Returning contributors:

• Landon Rhoades, G, Sr. — 2.5 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 0.7 apg, 0.3 spg
• Kade Stewart, G, Jr.

Coach comment: “Tabiona Tigers return one starter from last year’s state championship team. They will get better as the season progress with a lot of new players having to step and play at the varsity level. It will be fun to watch their development.”

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4. Rich Rebels

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Ashley Brown (20th year)

2018-2019 record: 14-12 (second in Region 22 with a 6-2 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Tabiona, 59-52, in the 1A semifinals

Returning starters: 0

Returning contributors:

• John Scott, 0.2 ppg
• Kyler Wilson, 0.5 ppg
• Riley Taylor, 0.6 ppg
• Konner Greer, 0.2 ppg

Coach comment: “We will have a very inexperienced team with no returning starters from last year.”

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5. Mount Vernon Patriots

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Mike Lambson (12th year)

2018-2019 record: 6-13 (fifth in Region 22 with a 0-8 record)

2019 postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Starters: 4

Returning contributors:

• Orlando Martinez, G, Jr. — 23.9 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 3.2 apg, 8.2 spg
• Chansong Im, G, Jr. — 1.1 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.4 apg, 0.9 spg
• Ketu Achebo, C, Soph., 5.7 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 0.2 apg, 0.7 spg
• Dennis Matadamas, G, Sr. — 2.8 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 0.4 spg
• Daniel Lu, F, Jr. — 1.7 ppg, 0.8 rpg

Coach comment: “Now that this group is entering their second and third years playing together, we should be much more competitive this year. They have a lot of fun playing together.”

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