Woods Cross Falls to Olympus in High-Profile Matchup

Wildcats can't overcome strong performance from Titans' Gavin Lowe

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Woods Cross Wildcats fell 56-48 to the Olympus Titans in a battle between two of Utah's top high school basketball teams. Despite a strong effort from Elliot Bendinger, who scored 18 points, the Wildcats couldn't overcome Olympus' Gavin Lowe, who shot 64% from the field on his way to 24 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals.

Why it matters

This loss drops Woods Cross' record to 15-8, while Olympus improves to 21-2 and extends their winning streak to 8 games on the road. The matchup between these two top teams in the state highlights the competitive nature of Utah high school basketball.

The details

Woods Cross was led by Elliot Bendinger's 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals, while Madden Johnsen added 13 points and 5 boards. For Olympus, Gavin Lowe had a dominant performance with 24 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals, while Oliver Clarke chipped in 9 points and 5 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 26, 2026.
  • Woods Cross has already played their next matchup, a 67-49 win against Northridge on February 18th.
  • Olympus has also played their next contest, a 68-53 victory against West on February 20th.

The players

Elliot Bendinger

A standout player for the Woods Cross Wildcats, Bendinger scored 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals in the loss.

Madden Johnsen

A key contributor for Woods Cross, Johnsen scored 13 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.

Gavin Lowe

The star player for Olympus, Lowe had a dominant performance with 24 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals.

Oliver Clarke

An important player for Olympus, Clarke scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“Despite the final result, he posted 18 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals.”

— Elliot Bendinger (maxpreps.com)

“Gavin Lowe continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Olympus, shooting 64% from the field on his way to 24 points along with five assists and three steals.”

— Gavin Lowe (maxpreps.com)

The takeaway

This high-profile matchup between two of Utah's top basketball teams showcases the competitive nature of the state's high school basketball landscape. While Woods Cross came up short, the performance of players like Elliot Bendinger and Gavin Lowe highlights the talent on display in these types of games.