Jan. 12, 2004: Deseret Morning News

Wide-Open Race in Region 2
by James Edward

The opening week of games in Region 2 reiterated what every coach in the region has been saying — it's a wide-open race.

Alta and Riverton were the lone Region 2 teams to survive the opening week with a perfect 2-0 record. Hillcrest, meanwhile, experienced just how brutal region play is by losing to both Alta and Riverton following a 6-1 preseason.

Highly touted Brighton struggled to a five-point win over Copper Hills and then lost a 89-86 thriller to Jordan. For the 'Diggers, their big victory over previously unbeaten Brighton came just three nights after West Jordan dealt them their first loss of the season.

By the time the state tournament rolls around in March, there's a distinct possibility the Region 2 champion could have as many as two or three losses.

Alta won last year's Region 2 title with a 13-1 record, and was followed closely by Bingham at 12-2. The next closest team was Jordan at 8-6.