Football
Louie Hamilton, West (Sr.)
Louie Hamilton is off to a banner start for the undefeated West Panthers.
After going off for 328 rushing yards in the opener against Timpview, he tallied 216 yards of total offense last week (96 rushing, 120 receiving) in West’s 48-0 win over Timpanogos.
In two games, he’s amassed 552 yards of offense and five total touchdowns.
“I couldn’t be prouder of Louie Hamilton and the way his hard work in the offseason is showing up on Friday nights,” said West coach Olosaa Solovi. “Breaking the school rushing record in the opener and following it with 200+ all-purpose yards in Week 2 is a testament to his effort and commitment. More than the stats, Louie’s leadership and pride in representing West High and the Rose Park community set the standard for our entire program.”
A year ago, Hamilton rushed for 753 yards and hauled in 783 more yards with nine total TDs.
Girls Volleyball
Halle Bills, Corner Canyon (Sr.)
One of the catalysts behind Corner Canyon’s 3-0 start to the season has been senior outside hitter Halle Bills.
Bills leads the Chargers in aces so far this season, in addition to tallying 31 kills and a .230 hitting percentage.
“We are fortunate to have an amazing group of seniors this year. As a returning starter and captain, Halle is an integral part of our team. She loves volleyball and is a fierce competitor and athlete,” said Corner Canyon coach Melinda Ricks. “Halle understands the importance of hard work. She has a determination and a desire to be great.”
Bills has committed to play volleyball at Baylor after this season.
She was a 6A first team all-stater a year ago, and named to the Deseret News High School Sports Awards volleyball Elite 6 team.
Girls Soccer
Ila Webb, Ridgeline (Sr.)
With six goals and three assists this fall, senior Ila Webb has led Ridgeline to a great 5-0 start already this season.
Last week, she notched a hat trick in a win over Bear River. A couple days later, she scored a goal in a 3-1 win over Uintah.
“Ila has outstanding, skillful play, steady leadership and relentless work ethic in the midfield. She has been on fire and shows no sign of slowing down. Ila’s vision and control of the game allow her to connect passes and create opportunities for herself and her teammates, while her composure under pressure helps set the tempo of play,” said Ridgeline coach Richard Alexander.
As a junior last season, Webb recorded five goals and nine assists for the Riverhawks.
“She leads by example through her communication, positive energy and willingness to do the hard work on both sides of the ball. Ila’s dedication at training and determination during games make her a key part of our team’s success and a true model of what it means to compete with heart and purpose.”
Boys Cross Country
Harrison Skousen, Davis (Jr.)
Davis junior Harrison Skousen posted the fastest time in any of the races at the unique Wasatch Rendezvous on Saturday at Big Cottonwood Regional Park.
In his race against the other eight teams’ No. 1 runners, Skousen won with a 15:40.78 time. He beat Maple Mountain’s Logan Rohatinsky by four seconds.
“One thing I love about Skousen is how mentally tough he is,” said Davis coach Jami Caldwell. “He’s incredibly good at staying relaxed and focused when the pressure is on. Nothing phases him. He sets the bar high on our team and our other athletes all look up to him. He’s so fun to coach and leads by example with his ability to have fun while working hard.”
As a sophomore last season, Skousen finished in 24th place at the 6A state meet, finishing as the highest-placing freshman or sophomore in the field.
Girls Cross Country
Rozlyn Stowe, Carbon (Sr.)
Rozlyn Stowe’s bid to become a three-time cross country state champion has gotten off to a great start so far this season.
Stowe won the 30-team UIAAA Invitational at Spanish Fork Sports Park last weekend, crossing the finish line first with a time of 17:37.51. She finished 34 seconds faster than the runner-up from American Fork.
“Rozlyn’s success comes from her relentless dedication and commitment to the sport of cross country. She truly embodies what it means to be a champion,” said Carbon coach Telisse Martak.
Stowe won the 3A individual state championship as a freshman and a sophomore, but last year settled for a third-place finish behind a pair of seniors. She’ll be the favorite in a few months when her final 3A state championships roll around.
Girls Tennis
Lyla Bergeson, Woods Cross (Fr.)
Lyla Bergeson is quickly looking like the next great tennis player from Woods Cross with that last name.
Sage Bergeson is a freshman at BYU after winning three individual titles, and Lyla Bergeson is already 8-0 this season in first singles matches for Woods Cross.
She’s the top-ranked freshman in Utah and the intermountain region, according to tennisrecruiting.net.
Boys Golf
Crue Cowan, Juab (Jr.)
Crue Cowan is off to a great start so far this season for the Juab Wasps.
After shooting a 70 and winning the first Region 14 match of the season two weeks ago, the junior followed it up with a 68 last week at Cedar Ridge Golf Course for his second region win of the season.
He won both meets by seven strokes.
“Crue has an incredible drive to be great on the golf course. His work ethic and dedication to the game is really starting to show up on the golf course,” said Juab coach Jeff Wallace.
He leads Region 14 so far with a 69-stroke scoring average.
As a sophomore a year ago, Cowan finished fourth place in the final region standings and tied for ninth in the 3A state meet. He’ll be in the hunt for higher finishers for sure, based on his play early this fall.
Baseball
Briggs Wall, Altamont (Sr.)
A force both at the plate and defensively in the outfield, Briggs Wall is playing a big role for Altamont this fall.
He came back from an injury last week to lead the Longhorns to three victories as he hit .444 for the week with a .643 on-base percentage, five runs scored and two RBIs.
He scored the winning run as Altamont beat Wayne 14-13 on Saturday after scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh.
“Briggs is an amazing young man,” said Altamont coach Chaz Fisher. “It’s been an honor to coach Briggs these past four years. You ask Briggs to run into a wall for the team he’ll jump for the opportunity. He’s stepped up into a great leader for the team. And what a great example to the younger boys. He’s been an animal for us in the outfield and gives us great at bats. We truly love Briggs, aka Bread Truck.”