Stansbury defeats Buffaloes 62-45 in final rivalry game

Stallions senior Porter Hinton leads team to victory in last matchup of the season

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Stansbury Stallions defeated the Tooele Buffaloes 62-45 in the final rivalry game of the season. Stallions senior Porter Hinton had a strong performance, leading his team to victory. The game featured intense competition between the two local high school basketball teams.

Why it matters

This was the last matchup of the season between the two rival schools, Tooele and Stansbury. The outcome of this game will determine the final standings and playoff positioning for both teams as they head into the postseason.

The details

The Stallions pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Buffaloes 35-22 after a close first half. Stansbury senior Porter Hinton led all scorers with 18 points, while Tooele's Mason Heap added 14 points in the losing effort. The game featured physical play, with Tooele sophomore Christian Rogers and Stansbury senior Tegan Johnson exchanging blows at one point.

  • The game was played on February 3, 2026.
  • This was the final regular season matchup between the two teams.

The players

Porter Hinton

A senior on the Stansbury Stallions basketball team who led his team to victory with 18 points.

Mason Heap

A senior on the Tooele Buffaloes basketball team who scored 14 points in the losing effort.

Christian Rogers

A sophomore on the Tooele Buffaloes basketball team who was involved in a physical altercation during the game.

Tegan Johnson

A senior on the Stansbury Stallions basketball team who was involved in a physical altercation during the game.

Gus Pater

A junior on the Tooele Buffaloes basketball team who attempted a pass to a teammate during the game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough game against our rivals, but I'm proud of how our team stepped up and played with intensity for the full 32 minutes.”

— Porter Hinton, Stansbury Stallions Senior (tooeleonline.com)

What’s next

The Stallions and Buffaloes will now turn their attention to the upcoming playoffs, where they will look to make deep runs and compete for a state championship.

The takeaway

This rivalry game between Tooele and Stansbury showcased the intense competition and passion between the two local high school basketball teams as they look to finish their seasons strong and make a push for the playoffs.