Hurricane Overwhelms Timpanogos, Advances to 4A Boys Basketball Championship

The Tigers will face No. 1 Provo for the title after dominant semifinal win.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Hurricane High School boys basketball team cruised to a convincing victory over Timpanogos in the 4A state semifinals, setting up a championship matchup against top-ranked Provo High School.

Why it matters

The 4A boys basketball state tournament is one of the most anticipated high school sporting events in Utah, with the winner earning bragging rights and a state title. Hurricane's dominant performance puts them in position to potentially capture their first state championship in program history.

The details

Hurricane led wire-to-wire, using a stifling defense and balanced scoring attack to overwhelm Timpanogos. The Tigers forced numerous turnovers and limited Timpanogos' top scorers, pulling away in the second half to secure the lopsided victory.

  • The 4A boys basketball state semifinals took place on February 21, 2026 in Ogden, Utah.

The players

Hurricane High School

A public high school located in Hurricane, Utah that competes in the 4A classification of the Utah High School Activities Association.

Timpanogos High School

A public high school located in Orem, Utah that competes in the 4A classification of the Utah High School Activities Association.

Provo High School

A public high school located in Provo, Utah that competes in the 4A classification of the Utah High School Activities Association and is the top-ranked team in the 4A tournament.

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What’s next

Hurricane will face Provo High School in the 4A boys basketball state championship game on February 23, 2026.

The takeaway

Hurricane's dominant semifinal performance sets the stage for an intriguing championship matchup against the tournament's top-seeded team, Provo High School, as the Tigers seek their first-ever 4A boys basketball state title.