In the kind of matchup that might tempt a team to look past its opponent, the Wahlquist Eagles made sure that would not happen Tuesday afternoon.
Entering the contest at 4–0, Wahlquist squared off against cross-town rival Mountain View, still searching for its first win at 0–4. The Eagles erased any thoughts of an "easy win" early with great team defense, depth, and disciplined execution.
Wahlquist wasted no time setting the tone. Four different starters found the scoring column in the opening quarter, combining for 18 points while the Eagles’ defense suffocated the Mavericks to just five. The balanced attack made it clear: this would be a team effort.
The second quarter brought more of the same—and then some.
The Eagles turned up the defensive pressure, holding Mountain View to just three points in the frame. On the other end, Wahlquist poured in 20 more, stretching the halftime advantage to a commanding 38–8 lead. Crisp ball movement, relentless rebounding, and opportunistic steals fueled a surge that effectively put the game out of reach before the break.
Any hopes of a second-half rally were quickly dashed. The Eagles opened the third quarter on a 9–0 run, extending the lead to 47–8 by the end of the period. With the outcome well in hand, the Wahlquist bench took valuable minutes in the fourth, adding two more points to cap off a decisive 49–16 victory.
Auria Wood led all scorers with 17 points and added four rebounds in a great offensive performance. Player of the Game honors went to Hadlee Earl, who recorded the contest’s only double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Earl stuffed the stat sheet, adding two assists, four steals, and two blocks in a dominant all-around showing.
Eden Shupe chipped in 10 points and four rebounds, while Reese Terry added four points and three assists. Emery Hancey knocked down a three-pointer, and Abbi Nelson and Aspen Allen each contributed a basket to round out the scoring.
With the win, Wahlquist improves to 5–0 and maintains its spot atop the league standings. Close behind are South, Snowcrest, and Roy, each sitting at 4–1 and keeping the pressure on.
The Eagles will have little time to relax. They travel Friday to face Orion (0–4) before key matchups loom against Snowcrest on March 10 and Roy on March 17—games that could carry major postseason implications.
If Tuesday night was any indication, however, Wahlquist has no intention of overlooking anyone.

Coach Blanch