As the 2024-2025 Utah high school basketball season heats up, one of the most anticipated matchups is the game between the Mountain Crest Mustangs and the Green Canyon Wolves. With both teams coming off notable performances in their respective leagues, the upcoming games promise to be thrilling contests. Here’s an in-depth look at the teams, their performances, and what to expect when these two face off.

Team Overview: Mountain Crest Mustangs

Mountain Crest, based in Hyrum, Utah, has faced some challenges this season, compiling a 2-5 overall record. Despite their struggles, they have shown resilience in several games. At home, they’ve been more competitive with a 2-4 record, but they have yet to find their rhythm on the road, where they’re 0-1. Their scoring averages show that the team has the potential to be competitive, averaging 56.4 points per game.

Key player Trey Cooper has been a standout, averaging 13.1 points per game, while Parker Andrus leads the team in rebounds with 7.1 per game. Mason Smith has also contributed with 5.4 assists per game, keeping the offense moving.

Team Overview: Green Canyon Wolves

On the other hand, Green Canyon from North Logan, Utah, has been a dominant force in their league, boasting an undefeated 10-0 record. They’ve excelled both at home and away, with perfect 5-0 records in both categories, and a flawless 2-0 neutral site record. Their offensive output has been impressive, averaging 69.1 points per game, almost 13 points higher than Mountain Crest.

The Wolves’ success has largely been driven by star player Jude Haigh, who leads the team with a remarkable 22.1 points per game. Haigh is also a strong presence on the boards, averaging 6.0 rebounds per game. Green Canyon’s balanced offensive attack is further bolstered by Easton Stokes, who averages 5.6 assists per game and 2.8 steals per game.

Head-to-Head: Upcoming Showdown

The two teams will face off in a highly anticipated conference game on December 20, 2024, at Green Canyon. This game will be a significant test for Mountain Crest, as they try to halt Green Canyon’s unbeaten streak. Mountain Crest will need to play a near-perfect game to match the high-scoring offense and defensive intensity of the Wolves.

On the flip side, Green Canyon will look to continue their dominant run, with a powerful offense led by Haigh and a defense that has proven difficult for opponents to crack. The Wolves have already shown their superiority against common opponents, winning 5 of 5 matchups, compared to Mountain Crest’s 1-3 record against the same teams.

Team Stat Comparison

Here’s a breakdown of key team statistics to highlight the contrast in styles between Mountain Crest and Green Canyon:

Green Canyon holds the advantage in almost every statistical category, with a particularly impressive edge in points per game and steals per game, thanks to their aggressive defense.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents, with Green Canyon emerging victorious in all five of their matchups, while Mountain Crest has struggled, posting a 1-3 record against those same teams. For example, both teams defeated Minico, but Green Canyon dominated Twin Falls, while Mountain Crest fell short.

As they head into their December 20 matchup, Green Canyon’s perfect record against common opponents and their overall dominance give them a clear advantage.

Looking Ahead

Beyond the upcoming game, the teams will meet again on January 29, 2025, at Mountain Crest. This rematch will give Mountain Crest another opportunity to turn their season around and challenge Green Canyon’s dominance.

As the season progresses, both teams will face additional challenges, but the December 20 matchup is shaping up to be a critical moment for both squads. Mountain Crest will need a strong defensive performance and efficiency on offense, while Green Canyon will aim to continue their undefeated streak and further assert their position as one of the top teams in Utah high school basketball.

Fans of Utah high school basketball won’t want to miss these upcoming games—there’s sure to be excitement, drama, and unforgettable moments as these two teams battle for supremacy.