Boys High School Game of the Week: Mountain View at Timpanogos (January 23, 2026)

– Utah Sports Ink staff

When Mountain View travels to Timpanogos on Friday night, January 23rd, both teams will be playing with urgency. In 4A-Region 8, the Provo Bulldogs have established themselves as the team to beat, sitting alone atop the standings at 4-0. For the Bruins and Timberwolves, a loss likely ends any realistic shot at a region title.

The Standings Picture

Timpanogos enters the rematch in second place at 3-1 in region play, while Mountain View sits in third at 2-2. The Timberwolves control their own destiny—a win Friday keeps them within striking distance of Provo. For Mountain View, the math is more urgent. Another region loss would put them three games back with the season's second half underway.

The First Meeting

These two teams met earlier in region play, and the scoreboard reflected a fast-paced, offense-heavy contest. Timpanogos won at Mountain View, 80-70, in a game where both teams found the basket with regularity.

Mountain View senior Micah Fairbanks had the hot hand that night, draining five 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 24 points. Despite his performance, the Bruins couldn't overcome a Timpanogos squad that proved too balanced and too efficient at home.

Player to Watch: Jaxen McCuistion

Timpanogos runs through Jaxen McCuistion. The 6'4" senior guard has been one of the most productive players in 4A, averaging 24 points per game this season. In the first meeting against Mountain View, McCuistion scored 20 points, and the Bruins will need to find a way to contain him—or at least make him work for every bucket.

What the Numbers Say

The current RPI rankings reflect just how evenly matched these programs are: Mountain View checks in at No. 12, with Timpanogos right behind at No. 13. With playoff seeding on the line down the stretch, every game between ranked opponents carries added weight.

The Bottom Line

Friday night's game is about survival in the Region 8 race. Timpanogos has home court and momentum from the first meeting. Mountain View has a prolific scorer in Fairbanks and the desperation that comes with needing a win. Expect another high-scoring affair.