Logan runs past Mountain Crest, 61-44 – Cache Valley Daily
HYRUM – With five minutes to go in the third quarter Gage Jenson converted a three-point play to put Logan up 36-34 over Mountain Crest. The Grizzlies then stepped on the gas and went on a 25-10 run the rest of the way for the 61-44 win to split the season series. Logan has now won three of four in the region after starting 0-3 in Region 11 play. The Grizzlies got off to a hot start as they moved the ball well against a flat footed Mustang defense to go up 18-10 after the first quarter. Five different players scored for Logan, but they were slowed down by the Mountain Crest 2-3 zone in the second half that saw Mountain Crest go on a 16-6 run to take a 26-24 half time lead. The teams traded baskets early in the third before Logan got out and ran and picked apart the Mustang’s defense to fuel their run to close out the game. Six different players scored for Logan as they dominated in the paint. Kody Kirk led the team with 16 points, regularly getting backdoor layups and dominating on the glass. Jaelin Hoth had 10 points and picked apart