Woods Cross narrowly defeated Taylorsville 44-40 in a physical first round of the region 5A girls basketball tournament. Despite Woods Cross initially taking a significant lead, Taylorsville fought back, ultimately gaining a brief lead in the fourth quarter before Woods Cross regained the advantage with a quick three-point shot. The victors secured their win with late free throws. Woods Cross head coach David Simon acknowledged the physical nature of the game and expressed pride in his team's effort, while noting the need for improved offensive execution. Ili Crockett and Grace MacArthur led Woods Cross with 13 and 10 points, respectively, while Taylorsville's Jenna Sterzer contributed an impressive 17 points in the losing effort.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Woods Cross 44, Taylorsville 40
  • Leading scorers: Ili Crockett (Woods Cross) - 13 points, Grace MacArthur (Woods Cross) - 10 points, Jenna Sterzer (Taylorsville) - 17 points
State of Play
  • Woods Cross narrowly defeated Taylorsville in the first round of the region 5A girls basketball tournament
  • Taylorsville briefly gained a lead in the fourth quarter before Woods Cross reclaimed it with a quick three-point shot
  • Woods Cross head coach David Simon expressed the need for improved offensive execution, despite acknowledging his team's physical effort
Bottom Line

Woods Cross secured a hard-fought victory over Taylorsville in the region 5A girls basketball tournament, highlighting the need for improved offensive execution despite their win.