Copper Hills Grizzlies Outlast Farmington Phoenix in 6A Playoffs

No. 7 Copper Hills defeats No. 10 Farmington 41-30 in second round of 6A state tournament

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Copper Hills Grizzlies led from start to finish, defeating the Farmington Phoenix 41-30 in the second round of the 6A state girls basketball playoffs on Thursday. Abby Bush and Ella Creer each scored 10 points to lead Copper Hills, which jumped out to a 17-7 halftime lead before Farmington made a second-half comeback attempt.

Why it matters

This win keeps Copper Hills alive in the 6A state tournament, as they look to make a deep playoff run. The Grizzlies' strong defensive effort in the first half and ability to withstand Farmington's second-half surge shows their resilience and teamwork as they advance to the next round.

The details

Copper Hills came out hot, opening the game on a 7-0 run. The Grizzlies' defense held Farmington to just 7 points in the first half. Farmington made adjustments at halftime and increased their intensity, gradually cutting into the deficit, but Copper Hills was able to make the necessary stops down the stretch to secure the victory.

  • Copper Hills led 17-7 at halftime on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • The game was played at Copper Hills High School in West Jordan, Utah.

The players

Abby Bush

A player for the Copper Hills Grizzlies who scored 10 points in the game.

Ella Creer

A player for the Copper Hills Grizzlies who scored 10 points in the game.

Morganne Madsen

The head coach of the Copper Hills Grizzlies.

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What they’re saying

“We had a phenomenal defense in the first half and only held them to seven points. You have to give props to Farmington in the second half for coming out and picking up the intensity.”

— Morganne Madsen, Copper Hills Head Coach (Deseret News)

“We can't play to what Farmington was doing but going out and executing what we do. We continued to play hard on defense, closed out the shooters, boxed out and limited their second chance opportunities.”

— Morganne Madsen, Copper Hills Head Coach (Deseret News)

What’s next

Copper Hills will advance to the next round of the 6A state playoffs, where they will face a tough opponent as they continue their quest for a championship.

The takeaway

Copper Hills' strong defensive effort in the first half and ability to withstand Farmington's second-half comeback attempt showcases the Grizzlies' resilience and teamwork as a squad. This win sets them up for a deep playoff run as they look to capture the 6A state title.