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Sky View Bobcats end season at quarter finals

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The Sky View High School Bobcats Boys Basketball Team hit the end of their 4A State Playoff journey, as they lost to the Timpview T-Birds, 59-48 at the Dee Events Center in Odgen on Thursday evening. The Bobcats kept things close through two quarters, but the T-Birds exploded in the third quarter, outscoring the Bobcats 17-6. Sky View struggled offensively as well in the fourth quarter and was never able to make up the deficit. (Continued…)

Bobcats break through Titans to quarter finals

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After two straight years of losing in the first game to the would-be 4A State Champion, the Sky View Boys Basketball Team broke through, defeating the heavily favored Olympus Titans who were ranked No. 7 in the state by Deseret News, 46-41 in Smithfield Tuesday night. It was a team effort for the Bobcats, as not a single player reached double-digit point totals. The Bobcat defense was key, as they stopped a Titans team that was averaging about 60 points each outing heading into tonight’s contest. (Continued…)

Last regular game a let down for Bobcats

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The Sky View Bobcats lost somewhat of a meaningless game Wednesday against the Box Elder Bees, 54-47. The Bobcats (16-5, 11-4) didn’t have much to play for, with the exception of pride, and struggled all night to find an offensive rhythm. Free-throws were the difference make of the game, as Box Elder (12-9, 8-7) hit 22-of-29 and Sky View only managed 9-of-14 from the charity stripe. (Continued…)

Cats hold off Grizzly rally, crash Senior Night

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For the second time in as many nights, a Sky View Bobcat basketball team crashed the Logan Grizzlies senior night party. One night after the Lady Bobcats disposed of the Lady Grizz, the boy’s team beat Logan, 48-43. (Continued…)

Seniors' Night—Bobcats Complete Regular Season at Home with Victory

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SMITHFIELD—It’s a moment every high school athlete thinks about: the final time they’ll play on their home turf. And there’s always an anxious thought that lingers: we better win that last game. (Continued…)

Bobcats fight hard but fall in overtime against Mustangs

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HYRUM—Senior Kyler Carlsen played the game of his life Friday night against the valley rival Mountain Crest Mustangs, scoring 31 points and grabbing four rebounds. Carlsen hit a quick turn-around 3-point buzzer beater to send the game into overtime, but Carlsen’s efforts weren’t quite enough, as the Sky View Bobcats fell to the Mustangs, 56-51 in final overtime. (Continued…)

Bobcats finish strong in rout of visiting Bees

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SMITHFIELD—Behind a strong offensive effort and a smothering defense, the Sky View Bobcats stung the visiting Box Elder Bees, 57-40. Bobcat Kyler Carlsen led all scorers with 18 points, while Box Elder’s Brant Mecham had 16 on the night. (Continued…)

Bobcats beat Grizzlies in the last second

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Tuesday night the Sky View bobcats hosted cross town rivals Logan Grizzlies for a boys basketball game. The game was extremely heated, with each team getting nearly 20 fouls throughout all four quarters. The game was extremely close, with the closest point margin being 6 at the end of the first quarter; however, in the end, the Bobcats pulled off a last second shot to win the game. (Continued…)

Exciting Basketball—Mustangs visit to Sky View didn't disappoint

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SMITHFIELD—Inter-county rivals Sky View and Mtn. Crest met on the hardwood Wednesday night to face off for the second time this season. Their first meeting was three weeks ago, and the Mustangs won comfortably, 55-40. Wednesday night wasn’t as comfortable for Mtn. Crest, where they had a three-point lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter thanks to the hot hand of Bobcat Tanner Crockett. (Continued…)

Bobcats win in physical battle

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SMITHFIELD—With the first quarter in the books, the Sky View Bobcats trailed the Ogden Tigers, 8-9. Led offensively by Kyler Carlsen and Nick Eskelson, the Sky View Bobcats took the lead in the second quarter, and extended that lead in the second half to defeat the Tigers at home Friday night, 50-37. (Continued…)

Bobcat boys beat Bees in tough game

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The Bobcats got a close win against the Box Elder Bees. Excellent defense kept the score low while the lead changed eight times during the game. The fourth quarter was a nail biter until several fouls by the Bees pushed the score out of range at 53-48 for Sky View. (Continued…)