Hunter High’s Grace Gallagher is top player to watch in girls basketball
Feb 28, 2025 12:43PM ● By Greg James
Granger High School senior Kato Makoni lines up to shoot a free throw against Taylorsville. In the game she scored a season high 12 points. (Photo courtesy of Granger Athletics)
Hunter, Cyprus and Granger high school girls basketball teams have encountered challenging seasons so far, but they all have worked hard to end the season on
winning notes.
Hunter has a 9-12 record that has them in contention to make the state tournament. Despite the team’s struggles, one bright spot has been sophomore guard Grace Gallagher, who has emerged as a standout player, leading the team with an impressive 14.4 points per game.
Gallagher, a dynamic and skilled scorer, has been a consistent force for the Wolverines, showing maturity beyond her years. Her ability to create opportunities on both ends of the court has made her one of the top players to watch in the league.
"Grace has been phenomenal this season," said Hunter's head coach Emily Brough. "Her work ethic and dedication are second to none, and it's clear that she's not just a great player, but a leader for this team. We're excited to see how she continues to develop."
Though the team has faced challenges, including injuries and close losses, Gallagher's leadership has been a beacon of hope. As the season progresses, Hunter will look to her and the rest of the team to finish strong.
With her current performance, Gallagher has already established herself as a player to watch in the coming seasons.
Cyprus has struggled in a tough season. Their 1-19 record will make it difficult to advance to the state tournament.
Senior Chloe Sharp has led the Pirates in scoring averaging 9.6 points per game. Their only win came over Granger 53-45, a season high in points for the young team.
Granger won three straight games at the beginning of the season. They defeated Utah Military Academy, Logan and Ben Lomond. Since then it has been difficult to score enough points to get in the win column again. The Lancers are winless in
region play.
The girls state basketball championship is scheduled for Feb. 28 and will be held at the University of Utah. λ