Hillcrest Huskies fall to Taylorsville in close region matchup

Huskies remain ahead of Warriors in 5A region 4 standings despite loss

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

The Hillcrest High School girls basketball team lost a close 33-30 game against Taylorsville on February 3rd, despite outscoring the Warriors in the fourth quarter. The Huskies are currently fifth in the 5A region 4 standings, ahead of Taylorsville.

Why it matters

This was an important region matchup between two teams vying for playoff positioning in the 5A state tournament, which is set to begin on February 17th.

The details

The game was tied at halftime, but Taylorsville was able to hold on for the close victory. Hillcrest seniors Bella Christensen, Abbi Clark, Addison Hone and Emily Mandel combined for 19 points in the loss.

  • The game was played on February 3, 2026.
  • The 5A state tournament is set to begin on February 17, 2026, with the championship concluding on February 27 at the University of Utah.

The players

Bella Christensen

A senior on the Hillcrest High School girls basketball team.

Abbi Clark

A senior on the Hillcrest High School girls basketball team.

Addison Hone

A senior on the Hillcrest High School girls basketball team.

Emily Mandel

A senior on the Hillcrest High School girls basketball team.

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What’s next

The 5A state tournament is set to begin on February 17, 2026, with the championship concluding on February 27 at the University of Utah.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, Hillcrest remains ahead of Taylorsville in the 5A region 4 standings, setting up an important rematch and playoff implications as the season progresses.