6A Playoffs
Mountain Ridge 6, Lehi 5
In a tight 6A state tournament second-round matchup, No. 6 Mountain Ridge (13-5) edged No. 11 Lehi (9-7) with a 6-5 victory. The Sentinels secured their win with a key transition goal by low defense Logan Kemp, capping off a performance that featured contributions from six different scorers. Matthew Wittwer’s impressive goalie effort, boasting a 64% save percentage, played a pivotal role in Mountain Ridge’s success.
Farmington 10, Riverton 3
Kai Beynon scored five goals to lead Farmington (14-4) to a commanding 10-3 victory over Riverton (5-11) in a Class 6A state tournament second-round matchup. Mitch Milne added two goals for the Phoenix as they secured their place in the next round. The Silverwolves struggled to find their rhythm against Farmington’s strong defense and efficient offense.
Corner Canyon 20, Pleasant Grove 1
Corner Canyon (15-1) dominated Pleasant Grove (5-14) in a decisive 20-1 victory in their state tournament second-round matchup. Kampton Dutton led the charge for the Chargers with three goals and four assists. The Chargers’ defense, bolstered by Mason Brady, Will Perry, and Rhett King, alongside Easton Daynes and Noah Dunbar’s proficiency in face-offs, played a crucial role in securing the win.
Herriman 8, Weber 4
Herriman (11-6), the No. 8 seed, emerged victorious in a tightly contested 6A state tournament second round game, defeating No. 9 Weber (11-7) with a final score of 8-4.
Davis 23, Syracuse 7
Davis (16-2) defeated Syracuse (5-14), 23-7, in a Class 6A state tournament second-round game. The Darts showcased their offensive depth against the Titans to advance in the playoffs.
Fremont 10, Westlake 9
Fremont (11-5) battled back from an 8-4 deficit in the third quarter to narrowly beat Westlake (6-8) 10-9 in a 6A state tournament second round game. Kaydin Berry contributed four goals and two assists, while Seth Hale’s defensive prowess was on display with 11 caused turnovers, two assists, and five ground balls. With this win, Fremont advances to the next stage of the tournament.
Lone Peak 11, Bingham 4
In a matchup of the Class 6A state tournament’s second round, No. 5 Lone Peak (12-4) secured an 11-4 victory over No. 12 Bingham (8-10).
Skyridge 18, Copper Hills 4
Carson Butterfield’s impressive contribution of three goals and five assists helped propel Skyridge (17-0) to an 18-4 victory over Copper Hills (5-9) in a 6A state tournament second-round game. Cabell Buechner added five goals and one assist to the Falcons’ dominant performance, while Jaxton Hansen secured the net with nine saves. Eight different players recorded goals for Skyridge in the win.
5A Playoffs
Maple Mountain 6, Cedar Valley 4
Maple Mountain (11-5) edged out Cedar Valley (11-5) with a final score of 6-4 in a 5A state tournament second-round playoff matchup. The Golden Eagles utilized their defense to keep the Aviators at bay, maintaining control throughout the game.
Brighton 19, Skyline 11
Brighton (14-3) advanced to the next round of the 5A state tournament with a 19-11 victory over Skyline (7-12) in a second round matchup. Gabe Carrera led the Bengals with six goals and four assists, while Andrew Salinas chipped in four goals and five assists. The top-seeded Bengals dominated throughout the game, eliminating No. 16 Skyline from the tournament.
Alta 19, Spanish Fork 5
In a commanding 5A state tournament second-round performance, Alta (12-6) triumphed over Spanish Fork (11-8) with a decisive 19-5 victory. Braxton Horoba led the Hawks with five goals and three assists, while JJ Massi also contributed five goals. Spencer Parry’s five caused turnovers and Kellen Torina’s impressive 14 out of 19 faceoff wins further solidified Alta’s strong showing.
Park City 12, Wasatch 2
Reese Smith delivered a strong performance for Park City (11-5), contributing six ground balls, three caused turnovers, one goal, and an assist in a decisive 12-2 victory against Wasatch (9-9) in a 5A state tournament second-round game. Park City had control throughout and demonstrated their defensive prowess by limiting Wasatch’s opportunities.
Olympus 4, Box Elder 3
Olympus (13-4) edged past Box Elder (8-10) with a 4-3 victory, securing their spot in the next round of the Class 5A state tournament. Goalie Andrew Borden was pivotal, recording nine saves to keep his team’s playoff hopes alive. This second-round matchup highlighted Olympus’ resilience, as they navigated the close contest effectively to clinch the win.
Highland 10, Timpview 9
James Bauer scored four goals and added one assist in Highland’s narrow 10-9 victory over Timpview in a second round 5A state tournament game. Highland (10-7) managed to edge out Timpview (12-5) with a consistent performance.
Northridge 9, East 7
Northridge (10-5) secured a 9-7 victory over East (10-9) in the second round of the 5A state tournament. Northridge’s Canyon Dugger was pivotal with two goals and a crucial four-goal run, while Nokoni Rosse made 18 saves to keep the game competitive. Brandon Smith’s leadership helped solidify the Knights’ defense throughout the match.
Woods Cross 7, Bountiful 6
Woods Cross (10-5) edged past Bountiful (13-6) with a 7-6 victory in overtime during their second-round matchup in the 5A state tournament. Elliot Bendinger tied the game at six with just 16 seconds remaining, setting the stage for Lucas Hammond to secure the win with his fifth goal in overtime.
4A Playoffs
Sky View 17, Dixie 5
Sky View (12-6) cruised past Dixie (12-7) with a decisive 17-5 victory in the second round of the Class 4A state tournament. Playing on their home field, the Bobcats dominated throughout, ensuring their spot in the quarterfinals.
Snow Canyon 13, Timpanogos 4
Snow Canyon (14-3) advanced in the 4A state tournament second round with a 13-4 victory over Timpanogos (10-7). Luke Richardson led the Warriors with seven goals, while John Freihofner contributed two early goals. Jameson Jones had two goals for the Timberwolves. Defensive efforts by BYU commit Maddix McCarther helped solidify the win for Snow Canyon.
Judge Memorial 14, Ridgeline 3
In a commanding performance at the Class 4A state tournament second round, Judge Memorial (12-6) triumphed over Ridgeline (6-13) with a 14-3 victory. The Bulldogs took control early, dominating the first half with an 11-1 lead. Highlighting the game, Judge Memorial saw contributions from 10 different players, showcasing offensive depth and a well-rounded team effort. On the defensive side, Dylan Krannich excelled with one assist, four ground balls, and seven caused turnovers. Ridgeline’s Colbie Hislop added notable defensive contributions with five ground balls and four caused turnovers despite their loss.
West Field 21, Mountain View 0
Top-ranked West Field (14-3) routed Mountain View (5-11) in a decisive 21-0 4A state tournament second-round match. Gage Wright led the Longhorns with three goals and three assists, while Brady Call added three goals. Lincoln Miller contributed two goals and two assists as West Field advanced in the playoffs.
Mountain Crest 11, Waterford 9
The Mustangs (8-8) rallied to secure an 11-9 victory over the Ravens (12-1) in a 4A state tournament second-round matchup. Davis Cooper led the way for Mountain Crest with five goals, while Parker Andrus contributed with two goals and four assists. Cameron King added three goals and two assists, helping the Mustangs advance in the tournament.
Payson 14, Green Canyon 11
Gary Bolton’s impressive six-goal performance led the No. 7 Payson Lions (14-4) to a 14-11 victory over No. 10 Green Canyon Wolves (10-9) in the 4A state tournament’s second round. Austin Ewell contributed with two goals and three assists, enhancing the Lions’ offensive effort. Talan Hardy bolstered Payson’s defense with 15 saves, securing their advancement in the tournament.
Bear River 17, Jordan 2
Bear River (14-4) advanced in the 4A state tournament’s second round with a decisive 17-2 win over Jordan (6-14). Preston Wilkinson led Bear River with four goals and one assist, while Carson Brown contributed two goals and five assists. Kash Avery also made a significant impact with two goals and four assists.
Juan Diego 17, Canyon View 7
Noah Schuyler scored eight goals and assisted on three others to lead Juan Diego (8-9) to a commanding 17-7 victory over Canyon View (11-4) in a 4A state tournament second-round game. Cooper Pecora dominated faceoffs, going 21 for 26 and collecting 12 ground balls, while Parker Stolz contributed four goals and four assists. Brayden Anderson recorded seven saves to help secure the win on the road.