2A girls basketball state tournament capsules

Best preseason victory: A 55-36 win against North Sevier on Dec. 1.

Best region victory: A 46-39 win against Beaver on Jan. 24.

Top contributors

Keri Brunson, Sr., Guard (12.7 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.4 spg)

Cheryl Stephenson, So., Forward (9.5 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.3 spg)

Kaela Brunson, Jr., Forward (6.9 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.4 spg)

Jaisha Wilcox, Sr., Center (6.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.4 spg)

Denise Crabb, So., Guard (3.4 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 0.7 apg, 0.7 spg)

Scoring offense: 44.5 ppg (9th In 2A)

Scoring defense: 46.3 ppg (16th In 2A)

Last state championship: None

Prep editor James Edward’s bracket: Loss to Loss to Richfield in first round.

North Sevier Wolves (16-5)

Coach: Lexa Larsen

How qualified: Finished first in Region 16 with an 8-0 record

Playoff opener: vs. Maeser Prep, Friday, 5 p.m. (At Snow College)

Best preseason victory: A 42-40 win at South Summit on Jan. 7.

Best region victory: A 48-42 win against Gunnison on Feb. 2.

Top contributors

Kelsey Barney, Sr., Guard (11.6 ppg)

Morgan Okerlund, Sr., Guard (8.9 ppg)

Bailey Sorenson, Sr., Forward (5.3 ppg)

Devyn Sorensen, So., Forward (5.0 ppg)

Shaylie Mason, Sr., Guard (4.4 ppg)

Scoring offense: 47.2 ppg (4th In 2A)

Scoring defense: 38.8 ppg (7th In 2A)

Last state championship: 2006

Prep editor James Edward’s bracket: Loss to Richfield in championship game.

North Summit Braves (15-6)

Coach: Ross Pace

How qualified: Finished second in Region 14 with a 6-2 record

Playoff opener: vs. American Leadership, Friday, 1:30 p.m. (At Snow College)

Best preseason victory: A 46-43 win at American Leadership on Jan. 10.

Best region victory: A 55-27 win at Waterford on Jan. 19.

Top contributors

Kasidee Evans (8.7 ppg)

McKell Richins (7.9 ppg)

Erica Richins (7.1 ppg)

Samantha Nicholes (7.1 ppg)

Susie Stephens (5.9 ppg)

Scoring offense: 47.0 ppg (5th In 2A)

Scoring defense: 35.2 ppg (2nd In 2A)

Last state championship: 1986 (1A)

Prep editor James Edward’s bracket: Loss to Richfield in quarterfinals.

Richfield Wildcats (19-1)

Coach: Marc Peterson