High school boys basketball: 3A team-by-team region capsules

Coach Comment: “We will be a very athletic team that is going to get out and run and play hard, pressing defense.”

2. Payson High School

Head Coach: Dan Lunt (20th year)

2011-2012 Record: 18-6 (1st in Region 12 with 10-0 record)

2012 Postseason: Lost to Cedar in the 3A quarterfinals, 54-38

Returning Starters: 1

Returning Contributors:

Kaleb Wright, Sr., Guard/Forward, 7.8 ppg, 4 rpg

Jacob Humphreys, Sr., Forward, 0.6 ppg

Mark Wolf, Jr., Forward

Daniel Reno, Jr., Guard

Coach Comment: “Very young team with only two seniors. Should be a good defensive team that will create a lot of turnovers with its length.”

3. Spanish Fork High School

Head Coach: Jesse Roberts (3rd year)

2011-2012 Record: 10-12 (Tied for 4th in Region 12 with 4-6 record)

2012 Postseason: Lost to Morgan in the 3A first round, 83-72

Returning Starters: 1

Returning Contributors:

Ty Henry, Sr., Guard/Forward, 1.5 ppg, 1.3 rpg

Taylor Parker Jr., Forward/Center, 1.1 ppg, 3 rpg

Cameron Money, Sr., Forward, 4.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.6 spg

Coach Comment: “Our team had a great offseason and we look forward to the addition of some new faces on the team. We have a great group of upper-class contributors and some young guys with a ton of potential. Our preseason schedule will tell us a lot about who we are. Our goals are to prepare the kids for region play and a state tournament berth.”

4. North Sanpete High School

Head Coach: Cris Hoopes (2nd year)

2011-2012 Record: 8-13 (Tied for 4th in Region 12 with 4-6 record)

2012 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Starters: 2

Returning Contributors:

Jake Bailey, Sr., Center, 11.4 ppg

Jordan Christensen, Sr., Guard, 1.8 ppg

Coach Comment: “Our season will depend on hard work and leadership. We look to our seniors for both.”

5. Delta High School

Head Coach: Jared Smith (11th year)

2011-2012 Record: 10-12 (2nd in Region 12 with 6-4 record)

2012 Postseason: Lost to Dixie in the 3A quarterfinals, 52-43

Returning Starters: 1

Returning Contributors:

Taylor Bahr, Sr., Forward, 9.4 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 1 spg

Dallin Christensen, Sr., Center, 1.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg

Hunter Johnson, Sr., Guard, 1.7 ppg

6. Juab High School

Head Coach: Jake Downard (1st year)

2011-2012 Record: 5-14 (6th in Region 12 with 1-9 record)

2012 Postseason: Did not qualify

Returning Starters: 2

Returning Contributors:

Curtis Orme, Sr., Guard, 4.3 ppg, 1.5 rpg

Kaden Kelson, Sr., Guard, 2.4 ppg, 2.2 rpg

Jeff Rowley, Jr., Guard, 2.0 ppg, 1.5 rpg

Josh Clark, Jr., Forward

Coach Comment: “We are optimistic about this upcoming season. Returning a couple of starters, this team is scrappy and plays with a lot of energy."

Deseret News prep writer Andy Sorensen contributed to these capsules.