Alta Hawks Advance in 5A Boys Basketball Tournament

Veteran team overcomes injuries to beat Hillcrest Huskies in first-round matchup

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Alta Hawks, a boys basketball team with a storied history including four state championships, defeated the Hillcrest Huskies 60-48 in a first-round 5A tournament game. Led by Crew Eckman's 17 points, the Hawks overcame a late Huskies rally to secure the victory and advance to the next round, where they will face top-seeded Timpview.

Why it matters

Alta's boys basketball program has a long tradition of success, and this win continues their postseason run despite a regular season marked by injuries to key players. The game also showcased the resilience of the Hillcrest Huskies, who bounced back from a rough start to the season to make the tournament.

The details

The Hawks jumped out to an 11-point lead in the second quarter, but the Huskies closed the gap to 42-39 early in the third. However, Alta responded with a run of their own, led by Eckman, Colin Hansen, and Caleb Anderson, to pull away for the victory. The Huskies struggled with turnovers and free throw shooting down the stretch.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Alta will travel to face top-seeded Timpview on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Crew Eckman

A key player for the Alta Hawks, scoring 17 points in the win.

Colin Hansen

Contributed 13 points to the Alta Hawks' victory.

Coby Goodfellow

Scored 10 points for the Alta Hawks.

Anthony Burris

Led the Hillcrest Huskies with 13 points off the bench, including two 3-pointers.

Tyler Ashby

Scored 11 points for the Hillcrest Huskies.

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What they’re saying

“That's why we play 'em (the games). Our kids will have no trouble getting motivated.”

— Travis Ohrn, Alta Head Coach (deseret.com)

“We know who's next but we played good team basketball (tonight) and I knew if we kept doing what we were doing, we would get stops.”

— Travis Ohrn, Alta Head Coach (deseret.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This game showcases the enduring legacy of Alta's boys basketball program, as they continue their postseason run despite a challenging regular season. It also highlights the growth and resilience of the Hillcrest Huskies, who made a strong tournament appearance after a rocky start to the year.