High school girls basketball: Richfield caps near perfect season with 2A state championship

Senior Sammi Beck had six points and two steals; senior Alethia Munoz blocked three shots, scored four points and had four steals; and junior Madison Utley pulled down five boards and had an assist and a steal.

A year ago, the Wildcats suffered a two-point loss to North Summit in the quarterfinals.

“Everybody in the state knows we bowed out a little early last year,” he continued. “From the day after that happened, these girls set their minds to coming back and getting the title.”

A senior-heavy team, Peterson was pleased his players finished their careers with another ring.

“I told those seniors that each of them deserve a little carving of our floor because they’ve worked their tails off for four years,” Peterson said. “I just feel so good for my girls.”

Deseret News 2A Girls All-Tournament Team

MVP — Megan Bean, Richfield

Shelby Allred, Emery

Chennin Benson, Parowan

Mckell Lajeunesse, Richfield

Jeridi Price, Emery

Sloane Roundy, Richfield

Sarah Thomas is a graduate of the University of Utah and has been covering sports for the Deseret News since 2008. EMAIL: sthomas@desnews.com