High school girls basketball: Class 3A team-by-team preseason capsules

Dave Anderson

The 2019-2020 high school girls 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 3A. 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 3A this year: Andrea Noyes (Grand), Tim Dawson (South Summit) and Josh Archuletta (Summit Academy).

Here are the 3A teams and players to watch this upcoming season:

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Region 12

1. Emery Spartans

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Lynn Tuttle (fifth year)

2018-2019 record: 25-0 (1st in Region 15 with a 12-0 record)

2019 postseason: Beat Grantsville, 59-31, in the 3A championship

Returning starters: 0

Returning contributors:

• Hayley Allred, G, Sr. — 2.8 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.8 spg
• Kiri Cook, C, Sr. — 1.4 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 0.2 apg, 0.1 spg

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2. Richfield Wildcats

2019-2020 xchedule

Head coach: Marc Peterson (19th year)

2018-2019 record: 16-9 (3rd in Region 15 with a 9-3 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Grantsville, 40-39, in the 3A semifinals

Returning starters: 4

Returning contributors:

• Jarica Steck, Sr. — 10.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.3 spg
• Passion Reitz, Sr. — 4.0 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2.3 spg
• Jordyn Moon, Sr. — 5.0 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.4 spg
• Amanda Oldroyd, Sr. — 4.2 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.7 spg

Coach comment: “Excited for another year. Pre-Season will be important to find out who will put in the extra time to consistently help Steck in the scoring column. Region 12 is going to be extremely competitive. Great group of juniors and sophomores who will find minutes at the varsity level. Richfield has finished in the top 3 in 8 of the last 12 years. We want to get back in the championship game!”

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3. South Sevier Rams

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Stuart Hepworth

2018-2019 record: 20-6 (2nd in Region 15 with a 9-3 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Grantsville, 63-58, in the 3A quarterfinals

Additional information not provided

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4. Carbon Dinos

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Ted Bianco (ninth year)

2018-2019 record: 20-4 (1st in Region 14 with a 12-0 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Richfield, 51-27, in the 3A quarterfinals

Returning starters: 4

Returning contributors:

• Jordan Bianco — 9.7 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 3.9 apg, 3.1 spg
• Abbie Saccomanno — 9.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.0 apg, 2.3 spg
• Makenna Blanc — 7.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.6 apg, 2.8 spg
• Cora Lamborn — 3.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 0.4 apg, 0.8 spg

Coach xomment: “We have a great deal of experience coming back this season as do most many of the top teams in 3A. With the new RPI system in place it should make for a very exciting season.”

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5. San Juan Broncos

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Laura Stearns

2018-2019 record: 11-11 (4th in Region 15 with a 6-6 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Judge Memorial, 54-37, in the 3A first round

Returning starters: 3

Returning contributors:

• Tasiah Little, G, Sr. — 7.4 ppg
• Madison Palmer, G/F, Sr. — 9.2 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.0 apg
• Brittany Grover, F, Sr. — 4.1 ppg

Coach comment: “San Juan is excited to see what we can accomplish as a team this year. We have three returning starters this year, that will continue to be a big asset to our team and other players that have been able to step into new roles on the basketball court.”

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6. Grand Red Devils

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Andrea Noyes (first year)

2018-2019 record: 7-15 (6th in Region 15 with a 2-10 record)

2019 postseason: Did not qualify

Returning starters: None

Returning contributors:

• Tenney Cook, F, So.

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Region 13

1. Judge Memorial Bulldogs

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Josh Pike (second year)

2018-2019 record: 14-10 (2nd in Region 13 with a 5-3 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Juab, 48-44, in the 3A quarterfinals

Returning starters: 5

Returning contributors:

• Teya Sidberry — 21.5 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 1.0 apg, 3.9 spg
• Abbey Storms — 5.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.8 spg
• Emily Malouf — 5.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 0.1 apg, 1.0 spg
• Marika Collins — 9.9 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.9 spg
• Abigayle Kendall — 4.1 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.0 spg

Coach comment: “We have a incredible group of young ladies coming back and with a couple great addition we have a group of girls that love the process, so it is going to be a fun year.”

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2. Morgan Trojans

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Sterling Mack (second year)

2018-2019 record: 11-13 (3rd in Region 13 with a 5-3 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Emery, 75-44, in the 3A quarterfinals

Returning starters: 5

Returning contributors:

• Ashlyn Morrell, G, Sr. — 10.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.7 spg
• Sydney Cragun, G, Sr. — 8.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2.8 spg
• Jacie House, G, Sr. — 8.0 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.1 apg, 2.6 spg
• Alex Trussell, C, So. — 3.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 0.3 apg, 0.4 spg
• Janel Blazzard, G, So. — 2.6 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.8 spg

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3. Grantsville Cowboys

2019-2020 Schedule

Head coach: Megan Vera (seventh year)

2018-2019 record: 21-4 (1st in Region 13 with a 8-0 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Emery, 59-31, in the 3A championship

Returning starters: 3

Returning contributors:

• Ashlee Edwards, G, Sr. — 10.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.4 apg, 3.7 spg
• Maison White, F, Jr. — 8.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 0.5 apg, 1.0 spg
• Laura Sandberg, G, Sr. — 4.8 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.6 spg

Coach comment: “We are very excited about this year and anxious to see how our returning varsity players and leaders mesh with a solid group of young athletes. We feel lucky as a coaching staff to have another group of “our kind of girls” that we feel are ready to get after it and it should make for a fun season.”

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4. South Summit Wildcats

2019-2020 Schedule

Head coach: Timothy Dawson (first year)

2018-2019 record: 9-16 (5th in Region 13 with a 1-7 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Richfield, 56-17, in the 3A first round

Returning starters: 4

Returning contributors:

• Bailee Crnich, F, Sr. — 6.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.1 spg
• Kylee Mimbach, G, Sr. — 1.2 ppg, 0.4 rpg, 0.2 spg
• Sadie Eiting, F, Jr. — 2.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 0.2 apg, 0.8 spg
• Reagan Sanderson, G, So. — 6.6 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 0.4 apg, 0.5 spg
• Averie Snyder, G, So.

Coach comment: “Our team is young, but these underclassmen have a lot of experience and shooting abilities that we’re excited to showcase. Many of the most productive scorers in our region graduated this past summer, and that leaves room for a competitive new wave.”

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5. Summit Academy Bears

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Josh Archuletta (first year)

2018-2019 record: 10-14 (4th in Region 13 with a 1-7 record)

2019 postseason: did not qualify

Additional information not provided

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6. Providence Hall Patriots

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Savanah Border (second year)

2018-2019 record: 7-15 (5th in Region 14 with a 4-8 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Grantsville, 54-6, in the 3A first round

Returning starters: 2

Returning contributors:

• Sehidi Bustillos, G, Sr.
• Shae Hancock, P, Sr.

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Region 14

1. Union Cougars

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Jessica Parker (second year)

2018-2019 record: 10-11 (3rd in Region 14 with a 7-5 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Morgan, 59-52, in the 3A first round

Returning starters: 0

Returning contributors:

• Kailee Riser, G, Sr. — 2.2 ppg, 1.5 rpg
• Kinslee Drake, F, So. — 4.5 ppg, 1.8 rpg
• Sammy Taylor, G, Sr.
• Graycee Birchell, F, Jr.

Coach comment: “I have high expectations for my team this year. They are passionate, disciplined and tough. We are building a culture of having a fighting mentality. I am excited to see what these girls can do.”

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2. Juab Wasps

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Jeff Wallace (eighth year)

2018-2019 record: 17-8 (2nd in Region 14 with a 10-2 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Emery, 59-30, in the 3A semifinals

Returning starters: 3

Returning contributors:

• Megan Robins, G, Sr. — 7.4 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 0.9 apg, 1.6 spg
• Willow Kay, F, Sr. — 5.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 0.3 apg, 0.7 spg
• Brynlee Bender, G, Sr. — 2.0 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 0.4 apg, 0.7 spg
• Valerie Clark, F, Jr. — 2.0 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 0.3 apg, 0.5 spg

Coach comment: “Juab returns four players with substantial varsity experience led by seniors Megan Robins, Willow Kay, Brynlee Bender and junior Valerie Clark. After back to back semifinal appearances these seniors are looking to take the next step. Seniors Alloa Day and Alexa Greenhalgh also look to add their talents along with a host of underclassmen in this quest. They are working hard and this will be a fun year.”

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3. Manti Templars

2019-2020 schedule

Head Coach: Brennon Schweikart

2018-2019 record: 6-18 (7th in Region 15 with a 1-11 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Carbon, 58-29, in the 3A first round

Returning starters: 4

Returning contributors:

• Kassidy Alder, G, Jr. — 5.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.1 spg
• Allie Bridges, G, Jr. — 5.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.6 spg
• Brook Barson, F, Sr. — 4.2 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 0.2 apg, 0.8 spg
• Katie Larsen, F, Jr. — 7.2 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.9 spg
• Taylor Chidester, G, Jr. — 1.9 ppg, 0.5 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.5 spg

Coach comment: “Manti is on the rise. After last year Manti returns many key contributors who are now upperclassmen. This year is an important year in Manti’s progression to climb the ladder in 3A state girls basketball.”

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4. Delta Rabbits

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Jordan Johnson (first year)

2018-2019 record: 9-12 (4th in Region 14 with a 7-5 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to South Sevier, 46-27, in the 3A first round

Returning starters: 1

Returning contributors:

• Jordyn Nielson, G, Jr. — 4.3 ppg
• Logan Springer, F, Sr. — 4.5 ppg
• Jadee Duston, G, Jr. — 3.7 ppg
• Haylee Christensen, F, Jr. — 1.9 ppg

Coach comment: “Jordyn Neilson is the only returning starter that started every game last season, but Jadee and Logan both started at different times in the season. It will take a team effort to get the job done, but we are excited about the group that we have. We will be pretty small so we hope to be active on the defensive end and get out and run more this year.”

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5. North Sanpete Hawks

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Taylor Christensen (second year)

2018-2019 record: 4-18 (5th in Region 15 with a 4-18 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Juab, 41-24, in the 3A first round

Returning starters: 1

Returning contributors:

• Sarah Oldroyd, C, Sr. — 2.9 ppg

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6. American Leadership Eagles

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Kyle Purvis (third year)

2018-2019 record: 3-15 (6th in Region 14 with a 2-10 record)

2019 postseason: Lost to Emery, 86-15, in the 3A first round

Returning starters: 3

Returning contributors:

• Megan Edwards, G, Sr. — 9.3 ppg
• Ellie Tervort, C, Sr. — 2.2 ppg
• Clara Morley, G, Sr. — 2.2 ppg

Coach comment: “Our girls are very excited for this season. They have brought a more disciplined attitude this year and it will reflect on the court. We will rely on our defense to win us games.”

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7. Maeser Prep Lions

2019-2020 schedule

Head coach: Darci Call

2018-2019 record: 2-17 (7th in Region 14 with a 0-12 record)

2019 postseason: Did not qualify

Additional information not provided

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