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Utah is home to some of the most passionate fans in the nation—where sports aren’t just entertainment, they’re a way of life along the Wasatch Front. At Mountain & Main, we bring you every home game on the schedule, complete with ticket links and quick-hit insights. From season-defining matchups to the inspiring stories behind teams, players, coaches, and parents, this is your front-row guide to the heartbeat of sports in Utah along the Wasatch Front.

 
 
 

Utah High School Boys Hoops Quick Notes:

A sophomore and first-year varsity player from 2A Rowland Hall in Salt Lake City has opened the season with back-to-back scoring explosions: 42 points and 41 points. Can Jrue Miller keep up that pace in this week’s games? Rowland Hall plays at home, where the rims should feel friendly. According to stats published by the Deseret News, Jrue knocked down seven 3-pointers in each of his first two games.

The Dec. 4th Highland vs American Fork boys game will be a true early-season proving ground for two programs expecting to be in the championship conversation come February.

  • Early December Utah High School Basketball Games that Should Prove Something

    As every Utah hoops season reminds us, preseason rankings rarely survive the first month intact. December has a way of reshuffling expectations as teams settle in, and early stars emerge. It’s always fun to see how the coaches’ rankings hold up after the first 4-5 weeks—and how different things look again once brackets drop and tournament time arrives in mid to late February. Throughout the season, Mountain & Main will keep its focus on the teams along the Wasatch Front, bringing you updates, commentary, and standout athlete profiles as the story of Utah high school basketball unfolds.

    December 2 — 7:00 PM

    • Duchesne at Rowland Hall
    Why this game matters:
    Rowland Hall sophomore guard Jrue Miller has opened the season on absolute fire, dropping 42 and 41 in his first two outings. Regardless of classification, back-to-back 40-point nights demand attention. Duchesne will try to slow him down, but with the game on Rowland Hall’s home floor, the rims could feel extra inviting. Can Miller keep the scoring binge alive?

    December 4 — 12:00 PM

    • Highland vs. American Fork @ Corner Canyon HS
    Why this game matters:
    Highland enters as the preseason #3 in 5A and has looked the part with two impressive early wins. American Fork’s 1–2 early record is deceptive—both losses came in tight battles against Bingham (#3 in 6A) and Timpview (#2 in 5A). And it’s important to note: American Fork was the preseason #1 in 6A. On a neutral court at Corner Canyon, this matchup becomes a true early-season proving ground for two programs expecting to be in the championship conversation come February.

    December 6 — 12:20 PM

    • Lone Peak vs. Bingham @ Corner Canyon HS
    Why this game matters:
    Bingham may have drawn the toughest opening stretch in the state, already notching signature wins over the preseason #1 in 6A (American Fork) and #1 in 5A (Olympus). Lone Peak’s storied program has stumbled early, but a victory here would flip the narrative quickly. Another neutral-site showdown at Corner Canyon only heightens the stakes.

    December 9 — 7:00 PM

    • Bingham at Davis
    Why this game matters:
    There’s no let-up for Bingham. After the Lone Peak matchup, the Miners head north to take on Davis, the preseason #2 in 6A, in one of Utah’s toughest home environments. This one feels like a definitive early-December measuring stick for both squads. If Bingham pulls out a road win here, they’ll own one of the strongest early-season résumés anywhere in the state.

    Stay with Mountain & Main all season as we spotlight the biggest matchups, rising stars, and can’t-miss moments in Utah high school basketball. The best games along the Wasatch Front are just getting started.

 

Utah High School Girls Hoops Quick Notes:

Region 10 in 4A is heading toward some very difficult Region play , with Ridgeline, Mountain Crest, and Sky View all appearing in the preseason coaches poll—and all opening the year at 3–0. Across the state, girls basketball is packed with elite talent, from Ute commit Rylee Little of 2A Kanab to BYU commit Kennedy Woolston of 6A Lone Peak. The Knights are aiming for an impressive fifth straight state championship this season.

Expand the section below to see the top games on the December slate.

  • December 2 — 7:00 PM

    SYRACUSE @ BINGHAM

    Why this game matters:
    In the 6A preseason coaches poll, Syracuse is ranked #3 and Bingham #5. This matchup will give both teams an early read on whether they’re truly ready to compete at the top tier of 6A.

    December 5 — 2:00 PM

    WEST @ MATER DEI (California)

    Why this game matters:
    It’s a long trip, but it’s a big opportunity. #1-ranked West (5A) steps into a national-level challenge against California powerhouse Mater Dei, followed by a second game the next day at Bishop Montgomery. If the Panthers return home 2–0, the entire 5A classification will take notice. Early in the season, Kylee Galatea and Tiana Fa are both averaging 20 PPG, giving West plenty of firepower for this road test.

    December 9 — 5:15 PM

    WESTLAKE @ FREMONT

    Why this game matters:
    A compelling cross-classification matchup. Fremont opens the season ranked #4 in 5A, while Westlake enters ranked #2 in 6A. Fremont is showing balanced scoring early with Abby Christenson, Olivia Surge, and Brynn Wadman. Westlake counters with standout junior guard Avery Thompson, a 6A Second Team All-State selection last year.

    December 16 — 7:00 PM

    LONE PEAK @ PLEASANT GROVE

    Why this game matters:
    The coaches’ choice for #1 in 6A, Lone Peak hits the road to face a much-improved Pleasant Grove, ranked #3 in 5A. Pleasant Grove is getting a massive lift from 6'2" shooting guard Tabitha Clark (UVU signee), who’s off to a blistering start with 15 made threes and a 22 PPG average through her first four games. Lone Peak brings its trademark balanced scoring, led by BYU commit Kennedy Woolston, making this an ideal measuring stick for both programs ahead of region play.

 
 

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