Maple Mountain defeats Olympus in 5A girls basketball quarterfinals

Golden Eagles advance to face defending champion Bountiful after controlling the glass in 60-55 victory

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Maple Mountain's dominance on the offensive glass and timely 3-point shooting propelled the No. 10 seed to a 60-55 upset victory over No. 7 Olympus in the 5A girls basketball tournament second round. Leah Bailey led the way for Maple Mountain with 22 points, including several key second-chance baskets off offensive rebounds. The win sends Maple Mountain to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2021, where they will face three-time defending champion Bountiful.

Why it matters

This victory is a significant milestone for a Maple Mountain program that struggled mightily just three years ago, going 1-19 when the current seniors were freshmen. The team's resilience and growth has now paid off with a quarterfinal berth, setting up an intriguing matchup with powerhouse Bountiful.

The details

Maple Mountain never trailed after taking the lead late in the first quarter, thanks in large part to a 15-7 advantage in offensive rebounds that led to 14 second-chance points. The Golden Eagles' 3-point shooting, though not as efficient as usual, also played a key role, as they made 8 of 30 attempts from deep. Olympus closed the gap late in the third quarter and early in the fourth, but Maple Mountain responded with timely offensive rebounds and putbacks to hold on for the victory.

  • Maple Mountain took the lead late in the first quarter and never trailed after that.
  • Olympus closed the gap to 52-51 early in the fourth quarter, but Maple Mountain responded with a 7-0 run to regain control.
  • Maple Mountain will face No. 2 seed Bountiful, the three-time defending state champion, in the quarterfinals on Monday at 5:50 p.m.

The players

Leah Bailey

The Maple Mountain guard led the team with 22 points, including several key second-chance baskets off offensive rebounds.

Ashlynn Lainhart

The Maple Mountain player made three 3-pointers to help the team's perimeter shooting effort.

Kya Newton

The Olympus guard led her team with 21 points in the losing effort.

Cammie Bontempo

The Olympus player added 11 points, but was limited by Maple Mountain's dominance on the boards.

Dave Lainhart

The Maple Mountain head coach praised his team's focus on rebounding and defensive adjustments in the fourth quarter.

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What they’re saying

“It's a big deal for us. Our girls are confident. We're excited to go there and compete, honestly.”

— Dave Lainhart, Maple Mountain head coach (Deseret News)

“That was a huge focus of ours because of (Cammie) Bontempo. We watched game film on them and Alta, and she had 21 boards in their win against Alta, so that was a focus. If we don't rebound, we don't win.”

— Dave Lainhart, Maple Mountain head coach (Deseret News)

What’s next

Maple Mountain will face No. 2 seed Bountiful, the three-time defending state champion, in the quarterfinals on Monday at 5:50 p.m.

The takeaway

This victory represents a remarkable turnaround for a Maple Mountain program that struggled mightily just a few years ago, showcasing the team's resilience and growth. The Golden Eagles' ability to control the glass and hit timely 3-pointers proved to be the difference, setting up an intriguing quarterfinal matchup with powerhouse Bountiful.