17U Utah Pump-N-Run RED ELITE went 1-1 in pool play today at the Las Vegas Easter Showcase in Las Vegas. In the first game, the team won Las Vegas Prospects 76-71 behind 22 points from Nate Fakafahua (Highland). In game two, the team fell 64-58 to the Southern California All-Stars. The 17’s finished pool play 2-1 and will play Saturday morning in the first round of the Platinum bracket.
17U RED players include Sam Orchard (Highland), Mike Brown (Wasatch), Blake Wilkinson (Viewmont), Morgan Hesleph (Juan Diego), Austin Bankowski (Woods Cross), Lew Evans (Highland), Matt Sumsion (Springville), Nate Fakahafua (Highland), Zach Stanley (Lehi) and Austin Hudson (Brighton). The team is coached by Jason Long and Dave Thompson.
16U Utah Pump-N-Run RED finished day two of pool play 2-0 with wins against Southern California All-Stars 68-51 and Desert Reign (NV) 63-61. The team finished pool play 3-0 and earned a 1-seed in Saturday’s Platinum bracket. Team members include Jordan Loveridge (West Jordan), Marcel Davis (American Fork), Jaden Jackson (Skyline), Jordan Pryor (West Jordan), Davis Erickson (American Fork) and Quincy Bair (American Fork). The team is coached by Todd Phillips and Brad Blanchfield.