The Timpanogos varsity basketball team (Orem, UT) will host a conference game against Layton Christian Academy (Layton, UT) on Friday, February 7, at 7 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Utah High School Basketball
Who: Layton Christian Academy vs Timpanogos
When: Friday, February 7, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Layton Christian Academy vs Timpanogos
As the Utah high school basketball season continues, two top teams, Layton Christian Academy and Timpanogos, are preparing for a crucial showdown on February 7. With both teams boasting strong records, this matchup promises to be an exciting contest with playoff implications.
Team Rankings and Performance Overview
Layton Christian Academy (LCA) is ranked 4th in Utah and 1st in its class, while Timpanogos holds the 21st spot in the state and 4th in its class. LCA has posted an impressive 17-8 record, including a perfect 3-0 in regional play. Meanwhile, Timpanogos has compiled a 15-7 record, with a 5-3 regional performance.
Scoring and Statistical Comparison
Offensively, both teams are evenly matched, with LCA averaging 62.1 points per game, just slightly ahead of Timpanogos’ 61.9. However, LCA has a significant advantage in rebounding (33.5 per game compared to Timpanogos’ 26.7) and blocks (2.9 per game vs. 1.0). Meanwhile, Timpanogos has the edge in assists (14.1 per game vs. LCA’s 12.4) and steals (9.6 per game vs. LCA’s 7.2).
Key Players to Watch
For LCA, Tyrin Jones (#23) leads the team in multiple categories, averaging 16.1 points, 3.3 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game. Alan Gballou (#55) is a dominant presence in the paint with 7.1 rebounds per game.
Timpanogos relies heavily on Jaxen Mccuistion (#0), who is one of the state’s top scorers with 20.1 points per game while also contributing 6.0 rebounds. Gavin Messmer (#2) plays a crucial role as the primary facilitator, averaging 5.8 assists and 2.1 steals per game.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchup
The last time these two teams met on January 21, LCA secured a convincing 78-61 victory over Timpanogos. LCA controlled the game early, taking a 23-19 lead in the first quarter and building a strong 24-12 third-quarter advantage. Timpanogos fought hard in the fourth, outscoring LCA 18-10, but the deficit proved too large to overcome.
Common Opponents and Performance Trends
LCA has performed better against common opponents, going 8-0, while Timpanogos has a 5-3 record in those matchups. Notably, LCA secured dominant wins over Payson, Uintah, Mountain View, and Provo, whereas Timpanogos suffered losses to Payson and Provo.
Game Preview: LCA @ Timpanogos (Feb. 7, 7 PM)
With LCA traveling to Timpanogos for this conference battle, the home team will look to even the season series. Timpanogos has been solid at home (8-2 record), while LCA has excelled on the road (6-1 record), making this a true test for both teams.
If Timpanogos hopes to pull off the upset, they will need a standout performance from Mccuistion and a strong defensive effort to limit Jones and Gballou. On the other hand, LCA will look to replicate their dominant rebounding and interior play from the previous matchup.
Expect a hard-fought, high-intensity game as these two talented squads battle for regional supremacy!
