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Lady Panthers Close Out Regular Season with Road Loss to Monticello
Pinnacle falls to Buckaroo 53-15 in final game before 1A State Championships
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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The Pinnacle Lady Panthers closed out their regular season with a 53-15 road loss to the Monticello Buckaroo on Friday. Monticello jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, cruising to the victory. Pinnacle finished the regular season with a 5-15 overall record and 1-7 in region play, earning the No. 19 ranking and a first-round matchup against Altamont in the upcoming 1A State Championships.
Why it matters
This loss caps off a challenging regular season for the Pinnacle Lady Panthers, but they now look ahead to the 1A State Championships where they will face a tough opponent in Altamont in the opening round. The team will need to regroup and find a way to pull off an upset if they hope to advance further in the tournament.
The details
Monticello came out firing in the first quarter, holding Pinnacle scoreless while putting up 19 points themselves. Pinnacle matched Monticello point-for-point in the second quarter, but was unable to cut into the lead, trailing 25-6 at halftime. Monticello pulled away in the second half, outscoring Pinnacle 28-9 over the final two quarters to cruise to the 53-15 victory.
- The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.
- The 1A State Championship bracket was released on Monday, February 17, 2026.
The players
Pinnacle Lady Panthers
The girls' basketball team from Pinnacle High School, finishing the regular season with a 5-15 overall record and 1-7 in region play.
Monticello Buckaroo
The boys' and girls' sports teams from Monticello High School, who defeated the Pinnacle Lady Panthers 53-15 in the final regular season game.
Altamont Longhorns
The boys' and girls' sports teams from Altamont High School, who will face the Pinnacle Lady Panthers in the opening round of the 1A State Championships.
Tabiona
A town in Utah where the 1A State Championships will be held, with the Pinnacle Lady Panthers potentially facing Tabiona in the second round if they defeat Altamont.
What’s next
If the Pinnacle Lady Panthers defeat Altamont in the opening round of the 1A State Championships, they will face Tabiona in the second round on Saturday.
The takeaway
The Pinnacle Lady Panthers face an uphill battle in the 1A State Championships after a challenging regular season, but they will look to pull off an upset against Altamont in the opening round and keep their tournament hopes alive.
