Ogden • In a rugged game where playing close to the basket required an act of courage, Corner Canyon’s 6-foot-9 Hayden Welling towered above everyone.
As a result, the Chargers avenged two close and hard-fought regular-season losses by beating region rival Jordan 62-45 and winning their first Class 5A state basketball championship Saturday in the Dee Events Center.
In a game where the two teams combined for just three 3-point baskets and none by Corner Canyon, the action was close to the basket.
That’s where Welling shined. Despite being knocked around and occasionally blocked by the Beetdiggers, he prevailed with a 29-point, 15-rebound performance.