Valley Top 5: Top teams take tough losses in out-of-state tournaments
Brandon Gurney, Daily Herald
Westlake guard Graydin Anderson drives toward the hoop while effectively directing his team during a 59-47 win over Cottonwood on Thursday. December 11, 2025Daily Herald writers Darnell Dickson, Brandon Gurney and Brian E. Preece rank the top five Utah Valley teams in boys basketball, girls basketball, boys wrestling and girls wrestling for the week of Dec. 29.
BOYS BASKETBALL
1. Timpview 11-1
The Thunderbirds incurred their first loss of the season to Redondo Union (Calif.), but still remain on top of the local scene.
2. Westlake 11-0
Utah County’s lone remaining undefeated team keeps rolling
3. American Fork 6-5
Cavemen competed well, but ultimately took two losses to top out-of-state competition
4. Orem 9-5
Orem took a tough loss to powerhouse Centennial (Calif.) 50-48
5. Springville 9-3
The Red Devils took San Joaquin Memorial (Calif.) to the brink before falling 92-87
– Brandon Gurney
GIRLS BASKETBALL
1. Pleasant Grove 11-0
Vikings with Esperanza (Calif.), Davis and Raymond (Alberta) next on schedule.
2. Westlake 9-2
Thunder ready for new experiences in Region 2.
3. Wasatch 10-2
Wasps will be main challenger for PG in Region 7.
4. Lehi 9-4
Pioneers giving up just 34.8 points per game, so defense wins.
5. American Fork 7-3
Cavemen good at winning close games so far this season.
–Darnell Dickson
BOYS WRESTLING
1. Westlake
Thunder want to push Layton for 6A supremacy.
2. Wasatch
Wasps setting sights on 5A title.
3. Timpanogos
Likely to be the best as Uintah looks unbeatable in 4A.
4. Spanish Fork
Dons won’t give up 5A title without a fight.
5. Mountain View
Bruins still a formidable team in the 4A ranks.
-Brian E. Preece
GIRLS WRESTLING
1. Wasatch
Wasatch Wasps look to be a dynasty in girls wrestling.
2. Salem Hills
Skyhawks have the firepower to win a trophy in 5A.
3. Cedar Valley
Aviators have a talented group of athletes.
4. Westlake
Thunder still have a chance for a gold trophy in wide open 6A team race.
5. Maple Mountain
Golden Eagles have some good individual talent.
-Brian E. Preece
