The Springville (UT) varsity basketball team will host a home conference game against Salem Hills (Salem, UT) on Friday, January 31, at 7 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Utah High School Basketball
Who: Salem Hills vs Springville
When: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Salem Hills vs Springville
As the Utah high school basketball season heats up, two teams—Springville and Salem Hills—continue to battle for dominance in their region. With a recent head-to-head matchup and another game fast approaching, let’s dive into their performances, key players, and statistical comparisons.
Current Standings & Records
- Springville (12-6 Overall, 4-1 Region)
- Ranked 18th in the state, 6th in their class
- Strong region performance (.800 win %)
- 4-1 at home, 8-3 away
- Points For (PF): 1,191 | Points Against (PA): 1,136
- Salem Hills (7-11 Overall, 1-4 Region)
- Ranked 65th in the state, 17th in their class
- Struggling in the region (.200 win %)
- 2-6 at home, 4-5 away
- Points For (PF): 1,094 | Points Against (PA): 1,168
Recent Head-to-Head Matchup
On January 10, Springville defeated Salem Hills 79-65 in an away conference game. The first quarter proved decisive, as Springville outscored Salem Hills 29-12, setting the tone for the rest of the game. While Salem Hills attempted a fourth-quarter comeback (outscoring Springville 21-16), it wasn’t enough to bridge the gap.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Salem Hills | Springville |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 60.8 | 66.2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 26.2 | 25.3 |
| Assists Per Game | 13.3 | 13.9 |
| Steals Per Game | 7.0 | 4.4 |
| Blocks Per Game | 1.9 | 2.1 |
While Springville holds an edge in scoring, Salem Hills leads in steals, which could play a critical role in disrupting their opponent’s offensive flow.
Team Leaders
- Salem Hills:
- Points: #15 Jacoby Gustin (11.8 PPG)
- Rebounds: #15 Jacoby Gustin (6.6 RPG)
- Assists: #5 Grant Hardy (5.4 APG)
- Steals: #31 Elijah Gasser (1.6 SPG)
- Blocks: #11 Steven Taylor (0.6 BPG)
- Springville:
- Points: #12 Andrew Miller (17.1 PPG)
- Rebounds: #14 Jamyn Sondrup (8.7 RPG)
- Assists: #2 Swift Hall (3.4 APG)
- Steals: #13 Mason Hansen (1.1 SPG)
- Blocks: #14 Jamyn Sondrup (1.3 BPG)
Springville’s Andrew Miller (17.1 PPG) and Jamyn Sondrup (8.7 RPG) provide a dominant scoring and rebounding duo that Salem Hills must contain in the upcoming game.
Common Opponent Performance
Springville boasts a 7-2 record against common opponents, compared to 3-6 for Salem Hills. Notably:
- Springville defeated Crimson Cliffs (64-55), while Salem Hills lost (62-54).
- Springville beat Snow Canyon (59-52), but Salem Hills fell short (58-56).
- Both teams defeated Wasatch, though Springville won by a greater margin.
This trend suggests that Springville has been more consistent against mutual competition.
Upcoming Matchup Preview
- Game: Salem Hills @ Springville
- Date: Friday, January 31
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Springville High School
Salem Hills will look to rebound from their prior loss, but they’ll have to contend with Springville’s high-powered offense. If Jacoby Gustin and Grant Hardy can elevate their play and control the tempo, Salem Hills has a fighting chance. However, with Springville’s strong home record (4-1) and dominance in past matchups, they remain the favorite heading into this rematch.
Key to the Game
- Salem Hills: Must start strong and avoid a first-quarter deficit like in their previous meeting.
- Springville: Continue their balanced scoring attack and capitalize on Salem Hills’ defensive lapses.
With both teams eager for a statement win, this rematch promises to be another exciting chapter in Utah high school basketball!
