The Final Month Push 🏀
Host: Adam Peek
Episode Date: January 12, 2026
Topic: Region-by-region breakdown (Regions 1-22) and regular-season predictions.
Episode Summary
With only one month left in the regular season, host Adam Peek takes a deep dive into every region across the Utah high school basketball landscape. From the battle-tested 6A regions to the long-distance grinds of 1A, Adam breaks down current standings, identifies potential “giant killers,” and predicts which teams will sit atop their regions when the postseason arrives. Timestamps are provided if you just want to listen about your region!
Timestamps & Highlights
6A Breakdown
[01:20] Region 1: Adam expects Davis to hold their lead, but warns of potential upsets from Farmington or Syracuse.
[02:40] Region 2: A huge test this week as Westlake (14-0) travels to Bingham. Adam praises Westlake’s depth (the “wave of dudes”).
[04:02] Region 3: A toss-up region. Adam notes that American Fork usually has the two best players on the floor in Jax Clark and Bryce Mella.
5A Breakdown
[05:12] Region 4: Prediction: Cyprus goes undefeated in region play, led by Koli Fosita. Watch out for Ian McIntyre at West Jordan.
[06:38] Region 5: West Field is looking like the class of the region; Adam highlights Drew Faddis as a standout.
[07:13] Region 6: A heavyweight battle between Olympus and Highland. Adam mentions the massive impact of Oliver Clarke for Olympus.
[09:20] Region 7: The “hardest schedule” award goes to Wasatch. Prediction: Timpview ultimately wins the region.
4A Breakdown
[11:38] Region 8: Provo vs. Timpanogos is the matchup to watch. Adam names Makai Allen as a frontrunner for 4A Player of the Year.
[12:16] Region 9: A complete mystery region. Adam notes Desert Hills is better than their record suggests.
[13:32] Region 10: Prediction: One of East, Cottonwood, Murray, Juan Diego, or Judge Memorial takes it. So a mystery like Region 9
[15:13] Region 11: Ridgeline is currently rolling at 5-0; Adam gives a shoutout to Cam Earl and Tyson Brenchley.
3A Breakdown
[17:05] Region 12: Morgan remains the class of 3A. Adam keeps an eye on a surging Logan team with Ethan Woolley and Sade Nenbee.
[18:14] Region 13: Prediction: Emery takes the region based on recent consistency.
[18:49] Region 14: It’s a race between Richfield and Delta.
2A & 1A Breakdown
[19:05] 2A Regions: Adam highlights American Leadership Academy (ALA) as a top contender, with North Summit and APA West Valley also in the mix.
[21:40] 1A Regions: Shoutout to Jason Hernandez at Green River for eclipsing 1,000 career points.
[22:26] Region 20-22: Adam discusses the dominance of Manila and Coach Hughes, shouts out Haygen Jameson from Tintic, and predicts Rich will be the favorite for State now that Ridge Lundgren is back.
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