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Prep basketball roundup: Skyview rallies past Bear River 64-59 for 4A boys’ title

Bear River took a two-point advantage into halftime in the 4A championship, but it was a strong finish by Skyview (16-9) that gave the Bobcats a 64-59 victory on Saturday in Cedar City and their first crown since 2013.

Samuel Phillips led the way with 23 points while fellow juniors Mason Falslev and Cole DeBoard scored 17 and 13 respectively.

Bear River (21-7), which fell to Sky View for the third time this season, got 17 from James Fonnesbeck while Kelton Summers added 13.

In Cedar City, it was a first in school history as Cedar High captured the 4A girls’ crown with a 53-40 victory over Ridgeline.