SALT LAKE CITY— Playing nearly 100 miles away from home proved no problem for Mountain Crest Monday. In the first round of the 4A State Tournament at Salt Lake Community College, the Mustangs defeated the Hillcrest Huskies, 60-35.   Senior forward Karlee Kartchner led the Mustangs, scoring 22 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, while senior guard Emily Moore also contributed 14 points. The Huskies were led by sophomore guard Whitney Nemelka, who had nine points, five assists, and three steals.   The Mustangs got out to a fast start,...

  LOGAN— Senior forward Karlee Kartchner recorded a 20-20 game with 26 points and 22 rebounds, and the Mountain Crest girl’s basketball team spoiled Logan’s senior night with a 63-51 win to finish the regular season.   “I told Karlee to go out there and play her game,” MC head coach Candace Thornton said. “She did all right. The girls made me a little nervous, but they got it done.”   Both squads struggled to start the game.   Kartchner scored six points in the first quarter despite being triple-teamed...

  HYRUM— The Lady Stangs left everything on the floor Thursday night, but it wasn’t enough as they were beat by Bonneville 50-39.   Both teams came into the matchup competing for a region title. Mountain Crest had won three of its previous four contests, and sat at 6-2 in region play. Bonneville had yet to be beaten, posting a perfect record of 8-0 – including a 3-point buzzer-beater against the Mustangs in Ogden.   The Lakers jumped out to an early lead in this one and never looked back.  ...

  HYRUM— Senior forward Karlee Kartchner scored 26 points and pulled down 14 rebounds to lead the Mountain Crest girl’s basketball team to a 72-51 win over Box Elder Tuesday.   “That’s just Karlee,” MC head coach Candace Thornton said. “We need that, and that is what she gives us every game.”   Kartchner didn’t waste any time giving the Mustangs what they needed Tuesday.   With the game tied 9-9 midway through the first quarter, Kartchner scored six straight points to give Mountain Crest a 15-9 advantage. The Bees...

  SMITHFIELD— Thursday night, the Sky View and Mountain Crest girl’s basketball teams met in their second tightly contested contest of the season. Both teams led late in the fourth quarter, but it was the Lady Bobcats who came away with the victory, 55-50.   The game started off with quick scoring for each team. It looked like the game was going to be an all-out offensive barrage. However, things slowed down.   Mountain Crest began missing its inside looks and Sky View struggled to maintain possession of the ball on...

  HYRUM— It was another dominating performance for the Mountain Crest girls’ basketball team as they dismantled the Roy Royals 75-53 on Tuesday night. Karlee Kartchner had another great game for the Mustangs, as she scored 25 points, hauled in eight  rebounds and blocked three shots.   “I have great teammates who pass me the ball when I’m open,” Kartchner said. “When I get double teamed, I can kick it out to my 3-point shooters.”   Mustang head coach Candace Thornton didn’t need to elaborate after the game as she simply said,...

  HYRUM— Senior forward Karlee Kartchner led the Mountain Crest girl’s basketball team to a region win over valley-foe Logan Thursday, 61-46. Kartchner fell just shy of a triple-double with 11 rebounds and seven steals.   “Double-teams are a fact of life for her,” MC head coach Candace Thornton said. “She’s really had to work through getting bumped and finishing and she’s done a good job of that.”   The Mustangs jumped out to an 11-2 lead midway through the first quarter behind Kartchner and solid rebounding. Mountain Crest dominated...

  OGDEN— In a battle for first place, the Mountain Crest girl’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaker Tuesday, as Bonneville hit a last second shot to win, 48-45. The Mustangs were led by Karlee Kartchner who recorded a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds.   “From the very beginning we trailed,” MC head coach Candace Thornton said. “Karlee got her points, but they got the last shot.”   It was a rough night for the Mustangs as the offense struggled to find any rhythm. Normally a fast paced team,...

  BRIGHAM CITY— Coming off a big win against rival Sky View on Tuesday, Mountain Crest kept its momentum going with a 69-49 win over Box Elder to pick the Mustangs seventh straight.   It was a slow start for the Mustangs as Box Elder led 12-10 after the first quarter.   “(The) first quarter I feel like the girls came out flat, especially on defense and as far as pushing the ball,” MC head coach Candace Thornton said. “That was something that we talked about at halftime.   “I...

  HYRUM— In a clash between cross-town rivals Tuesday, the Mountain Crest girl’s basketball team pulled off a come-from-behind win over Sky View, 57-49. Senior Karlee Kartchner led all scorers with 22 points for the Mustangs in the win.   “Karlee comes to play,” MC head coach Candace Thornton said. “She plays her game, and there’s no stopping her.”   It was a tale of two halves as the Bobcats won the tip and raced to a 4-0 lead behind a pair jump shots from junior Kendra Falslev. Sky View...