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Pinnacle Boys Fall to Monticello in Final Regular Season Game
Panthers finish regular season with 9-11 record, earn No. 14 seed in 1A state tournament
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The Pinnacle Panther basketball team traveled to Monticello for their final regular season game, leading through three quarters before the Buckaroos came back to win 46-43. Pinnacle finished the regular season 9-11 overall and 2-6 in region play, earning the No. 14 seed in the upcoming 1A state tournament.
Why it matters
This game marked the end of the regular season for Pinnacle, who will now turn their focus to the state tournament. Their final ranking and first-round matchup against No. 19 Wendover will determine if they can advance deeper into the postseason.
The details
Pinnacle led 20-15 at halftime, but Monticello rallied in the second half, outscoring the Panthers 31-23 in the final two quarters to earn the 46-43 victory. Bryson Shumway led Pinnacle with 10 points, while Brody Howell, Joey Howell, and Diego Contreras each added 8.
- The game took place on Friday, February 16, 2026.
- Pinnacle learned their final ranking and first-round opponent on Monday, February 17, 2026.
The players
Pinnacle Panthers
The high school basketball team from Pinnacle, Utah.
Monticello Buckaroos
The high school basketball team from Monticello, Utah.
Bryson Shumway
A player for the Pinnacle Panthers who led the team with 10 points in the game.
Brody Howell
A player for the Pinnacle Panthers who scored 8 points in the game.
Joey Howell
A player for the Pinnacle Panthers who scored 8 points in the game.
Diego Contreras
A player for the Pinnacle Panthers who scored 8 points in the game.
What’s next
Pinnacle will host the No. 19 Wendover Wildcats in the first round of the 1A state tournament on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. A win would send them to face the No. 3 Piute Thunderbirds on Friday.
The takeaway
Pinnacle's regular season ended on a sour note, but they have a chance to redeem themselves in the state tournament. Their first-round matchup against Wendover will be crucial as they look to make a deep postseason run.
