The Canyon View (Cedar City, UT) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Dixie (St. George, UT) on Friday, December 27, at 8:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Utah High School Basketball
Who: Dixie vs Canyon View
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 8:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview:  Dixie vs Canyon View

As the Utah high school basketball season progresses, two teams that are making notable strides are the Dixie Flyers and the Canyon View Falcons. Both teams have strong records and are competing with a high level of intensity in their respective regions. Let’s take a deeper look at how both teams stack up against each other, including their performances, key players, and upcoming games.

Team Records & Rankings

Dixie (24-25)

• Overall Record: 6-4
• Region Record: 0-1
• Home Record: 3-0
• Away Record: 0-2
• Neutral Record: 3-2
• Win Percentage: .600
• Region Win Percentage: .000
• Points For (PF): 586
• Points Against (PA): 565

Dixie has shown competitive form with a solid overall record of 6-4. However, they are still searching for their first region win, currently sitting at 0-1 in regional play. Despite this, the Flyers have managed to be strong at home, boasting an undefeated 3-0 record in their home games.

Canyon View (24-25)

• Overall Record: 7-2
• Region Record: 2-1
• Home Record: 3-1
• Away Record: 3-0
• Neutral Record: 1-1
• Win Percentage: .778
• Region Win Percentage: .667
• Points For (PF): 561
• Points Against (PA): 456

Canyon View has been in excellent form, with a 7-2 overall record, including a strong 2-1 regional showing. Their away record stands out at 3-0, highlighting their ability to perform on the road. Their defense has been impressive, allowing just 456 points across nine games, an average of 50.7 points per game.

Scoring Averages

• Dixie: 58.6 PPG
• Canyon View: 62.3 PPG

Canyon View has the edge in scoring, averaging 62.3 points per game, while Dixie averages 58.6. Despite the slight difference, both teams are capable of explosive offensive performances, with each squad boasting solid offensive depth.

Dixie’s Scoring by Quarter

• Q1: 15.3
• Q2: 13.6
• Q3: 15.9
• Q4: 18.1

Canyon View’s Scoring by Quarter

• Q1: 18.7
• Q2: 13.8
• Q3: 16.5
• Q4: 12.2

Dixie finishes strong, particularly in the fourth quarter where they average 18.1 points, compared to Canyon View’s 12.2. Canyon View, however, starts strong, averaging 18.7 points in the opening quarter.

Team Leaders

Dixie

• Tyson Forsey: 15.5 PPG
• Jay Jay Davey: 6.6 RPG
• Kimball Carter: 7.0 APG
• Kimball Carter: 1.2 SPG
• Tyler Walter: 1.7 BPG

Canyon View

• Canyon View’s individual statistics aren’t detailed, but they have shown a balanced team effort with contributions across the board.

Dixie’s Tyson Forsey leads the team in scoring with 15.5 points per game, while Kimball Carter stands out in assists (7.0 APG) and steals (1.2 SPG).

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several common opponents, providing a glimpse into how they compare directly:

• Maple Mountain:
  • Dixie: Win (63-49)
  • Canyon View: Loss (54-49)
• Hurricane:
  • Dixie: Loss (69-56)
  • Canyon View: TBD (Upcoming game on 12/28/24)
• Cedar:
  • Dixie: TBD (Upcoming game)
  • Canyon View: Win (63-32)

Both teams have had their challenges, with Canyon View pulling off a win against Cedar and Dixie losing to Hurricane. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform in their remaining games against shared opponents.

Head-to-Head Record Breakdown

• Dixie
  • 6-4 Overall
  • 0-1 League
  • 6-3 Non-League
  • 0-0 Playoffs
• Canyon View
  • 7-2 Overall
  • 2-1 League
  • 5-1 Non-League
  • 0-0 Playoffs

Canyon View holds the edge with a 7-2 overall record, compared to Dixie’s 6-4. Both teams will look to improve their regional records as the season progresses.

Conclusion

As the season continues, both Dixie and Canyon View have shown the ability to be competitive. Canyon View’s strong start, especially in regional play, has given them the edge so far, but Dixie’s strong home performance and ability to close out games in the fourth quarter make them a dangerous team. Both squads will need to continue refining their play as they prepare for a challenging finish to the season. Fans of Utah high school basketball can look forward to exciting matchups and potentially high-stakes regional showdowns between these two teams as they push toward the playoffs.