The Layton (UT) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Farmington (UT) on Friday, February 7, at 7 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Utah High School Basketball
Who: Farmington vs Layton
When: Friday, February 7, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Farmington vs Layton

The upcoming basketball game between the Farmington and Layton varsity teams promises to be an exciting match in the Utah high school basketball season. With contrasting records and styles of play, the game is set to showcase a classic rivalry between these two teams from Davis County.

Team Records and Standings

As of February 2025, the Farmington Phoenix are struggling to find consistency, sitting at a 6-13 overall record with a 2-5 region mark. Their performance has been marked by ups and downs, with a win percentage of .316. Despite a solid offensive output of 1,021 points this season, the Phoenix have allowed 1,179 points, making defense a key area of concern.

On the other hand, the Layton Lancers have been a dominant force, sporting a 16-4 overall record, with a 6-1 region performance. Layton has been particularly impressive in their home games, where they remain undefeated at 7-0. Their defense has been stout, allowing only 1,172 points, and their offensive production has been consistent, averaging 73 points per game.

Recent Head-to-Head Performance

In the most recent meeting between these two teams on January 17th, Layton cruised to a 79-56 victory over Farmington. The Lancers controlled the game, winning three of the four quarters, including a dominant 27-point performance in the opening quarter. Farmington had brief moments of success, especially in the second and fourth quarters, but they were unable to match Layton’s firepower across the full game.

Team Scoring and Stats Comparison

Farmington’s offense has struggled this season, averaging 53.7 points per game. They have been relatively consistent throughout the game, averaging around 13-14 points per quarter. Malakai Tobler, Farmington’s standout player, leads the team with 14.9 points per game, followed by Cameron Brower, who contributes 5.4 rebounds per game.

In contrast, Layton has an explosive offense that has averaged 73.0 points per game. Their scoring comes from all angles, with Karter Miller leading the charge at 16.3 points per game. Miller is also a key contributor in rebounds (6.4 per game) and assists (6.4 per game), making him a versatile force on the floor. Layton has shown they can put up big numbers, as demonstrated in their previous matchup with Farmington, where they scored 79 points.

Key Players to Watch

• Farmington: Malakai Tobler
  Tobler is Farmington’s most dangerous scorer and a player that can light it up at any moment. If Farmington is to stand a chance, Tobler will need to put together an all-around performance, potentially leading his team in both points and assists.
• Layton: Karter Miller
  Miller has been dominant on both sides of the ball, contributing significantly to scoring, rebounding, and playmaking. His all-around game has been a huge part of Layton’s success, and Farmington will need to find a way to slow him down if they want to compete.

Team Stat Comparison

Looking at the overall statistics, Layton has the edge in almost every category:

• Points Per Game: Layton (74.0) vs. Farmington (54.6)
• Rebounds Per Game: Layton (30.9) vs. Farmington (21.8)
• Assists Per Game: Layton (20.2) vs. Farmington (11.0)
• Steals Per Game: Layton (9.8) vs. Farmington (3.7)
• Blocks Per Game: Layton (3.9) vs. Farmington (1.2)

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several of the same opponents this season, but Layton has performed significantly better, holding a 9-1 record against common foes, compared to Farmington’s 3-7. For instance, Layton defeated teams like Skyline, Viewmont, and Weber with ease, while Farmington suffered losses to those same teams, including a 71-55 defeat to Copper Hills and a 57-47 loss to Weber.

Looking Ahead

As the game approaches on February 7th, the spotlight will be on Farmington’s ability to pull off an upset and disrupt Layton’s winning streak. The Lancers have been dominant at home, and Farmington will need to elevate their game to stay competitive. A strong performance from Tobler and a more disciplined defensive effort will be key for the Phoenix.

For Layton, continuing their offensive firepower and maintaining their defensive pressure will be crucial to securing another victory and keeping pace at the top of the region standings.

Will Farmington rise to the challenge, or will Layton continue their dominance? Fans are in for a thrilling contest this Friday night at Layton High School.