6A Quarterfinals
No. 8 Copper Hills at No. 1 Lone Peak
Region 3 champion No. 1 Lone Peak hosts No. 8 Copper Hills Thursday in a 6A quarterfinal clash featuring two of the classification’s most explosive offensive attacks.
These programs haven’t met in seven years, when Lone Peak dominated Copper Hills 5-0 in the 2018 6A first round.
Lone Peak (16-1-1) has rolled through the season, scoring 58 goals while allowing just eight en route to the Region 3 title. The Knights advanced to the quarterfinals with a convincing 3-0 victory over Westlake, with goals from Sami Schiffman, Macie Leavitt and Kate Fuller while Eliza Collings secured the shutout.
The Knights feature a balanced attack led by Fuller, whose 16 goals and 10 assists place her among 6A’s top offensive threats. Leavitt has added 10 goals and seven assists, while Ivy Harding has contributed nine goals and eight assists. Jordan Moeaki has been a key playmaker with four goals and seven assists.
Defensively, Lone Peak has been nearly impenetrable with 12 shutouts this season. Goalkeeper Collings has anchored that effort with 10.5 clean sheets.
Copper Hills (14-5) arrives in the quarterfinals after a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Region 2 rival Herriman. Camila Palafox scored both second-half goals for the Grizzlies, with assists from Josephine Cannon.
Palafox has been the driving force behind the Grizzlies’ offense this season, netting a 6A-best 25 goals while adding seven assists. Anna Hendrix has contributed 12 goals and seven assists, while Cannon has added nine goals and a team-high 13 assists. Jasmine Cruz has been a key distributor with 10 assists.
Goalkeeper Cambri Robinson has recorded four shutouts for the Grizzlies, who have shown resilience in close matches with a 3-0 record in overtime games and a 1-0 mark in shootouts.
The winner advances to the semifinals to face either No. 5 American Fork or No. 4 Mountain Ridge.
No. 5 American Fork at No. 4 Mountain Ridge
Two years after their memorable quarterfinal clash, No. 4 Mountain Ridge hosts No. 5 American Fork Thursday in a 6A playoff rematch with both teams looking to advance to the semifinals.
When these programs met in the 2023 6A quarterfinals, American Fork rallied from a halftime deficit with two second-half goals to secure a 2-1 victory over Mountain Ridge. This time, the Sentinels are seeking their second straight semifinal appearance.
Mountain Ridge (15-4) has been one of 6A’s most consistent teams this season, capturing the Region 2 title with a 13-1 record. The Sentinels advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over Region 2 rival Riverton, with goals from Haylee Wilson and Kaislee Johnson securing the win.
Johnson has been the driving force behind Mountain Ridge’s offense this season, netting a team-high 23 goals while adding three assists. Kelsey Goodwin has contributed 12 goals and a team-leading 13 assists, creating one of 6A’s most potent offensive duos. Haylee Wilson has added three goals, while Addison Bowcutt and Avery Hawkins have each contributed five assists.
Goalkeepers Kayda Rowberry and McKinley Stowell have combined for two shutouts this season. The Sentinels have shown the ability to win close matches, posting a 2-1 record in overtime games.
American Fork (11-5) enters the quarterfinals after a 1-0 victory over Layton in the second round. Cambree Ballard’s early goal proved decisive for the Cavemen, who finished third in the challenging Region 3 behind top-ranked Lone Peak.
Ballard and Avery Walbruch have anchored American Fork’s offense this season, with each contributing seven goals. Walbruch has added six assists, while Suri Parsia has tallied six goals and two assists. Goalkeeper Taybree Hansen has recorded four shutouts this season, with Siena Wells adding one more.
The winner advances to the semifinals to face either No. 1 Lone Peak or No. 8 Copper Hills.
No. 10 Corner Canyon at No. 2 Syracuse
Corner Canyon may be a No. 10 seed, but it will be plenty confident heading into Thursday’s 6A quarterfinal clash having already handed No. 2 Syracuse one of its only three losses during the regular season.
The Chargers (10-7) defeated the Titans 4-2 in their August meeting, with senior Sophia Simms leading the way with a goal and two assists. Now, Corner Canyon looks to replicate that success and reach the semifinals for the first time since winning the 5A championship in 2018.
Syracuse (16-3) has been a semifinal fixture in recent years, reaching that stage twice in the past four seasons, including last year. The Titans are looking to avenge their early-season loss after capturing the Region 1 championship this season.
Both teams advanced to the quarterfinals with shutout victories - Syracuse blanking Cedar Valley 2-0 with second-half goals from Taylee Hughes and Taylor Henley, while Corner Canyon edged Weber 1-0 behind Channing Wuest’s game-winner.
Syracuse features one of 6A’s most potent offensive duos in Hughes and Jocee Eddy. Hughes leads the attack with 23 goals and six assists, while Eddy has contributed 15 goals and a team-high 14 assists. Sophie Martin has been a key distributor with four goals and eight assists, while Talia Thompson has added five goals and seven assists.
Defensively, the Titans have been impressive with goalkeeper Erin Bott recording eight shutouts. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 19 goals in 19 games this season.
Corner Canyon counters with its own dynamic scoring tandem in Layla Valadez and Wuest. Valadez leads the Chargers with 10 goals and nine assists, while Wuest has contributed nine goals and three assists. Rachel Enslow has added seven goals and six assists, while Simms has tallied four goals and seven assists for the Chargers.
Goalkeeper Olivia Edwards has recorded three shutouts for Corner Canyon, which has shown the ability to compete with top teams despite finishing third in Region 3.
The winner advances to the semifinals to face either No. 3 Farmington or No. 11 Davis.
No. 11 Davis at No. 3 Farmington
After winning both regular-season meetings, No. 3 Farmington looks to complete the season sweep of nearby rival No. 11 Davis in Thursday’s 6A quarterfinal clash.
These Davis School District rivals have developed one of the state’s most intense soccer rivalries since Farmington opened in 2018. The programs met in the 2022 6A championship game, with Davis claiming the title with a 1-0 victory. While Davis has dominated the all-time series 8-3, Farmington has turned the tide this season with 2-1 and 3-2 victories.
Farmington (12-6) enters the quarterfinals with momentum after a convincing 4-0 second-round victory over Skyridge. Oaklee Stanford led the Phoenix with a goal and two assists, while Taytem Grant, Macey Call and Morgan Snell also found the back of the net. Farmington’s defense, anchored by goalkeepers Abby Child and Olive Wayland, secured the shutout.
Stanford has been the driving force behind Farmington’s offense this season with a team-leading 12 goals and four assists. Grant has contributed eight goals and two assists, while Call has added two goals and a team-high six assists. Kameron Gurney has been a key playmaker with three goals and five assists.
Davis (10-7) reached the quarterfinals with an impressive 2-0 road win over No. 6 Lehi. Samantha Maudsley netted both goals for the Darts, who are seeking their second straight semifinal appearance.
Kate Willard leads Davis with 12 goals and two assists this season, while Maudsley has contributed eight goals and one assist. Reial Phongsavath has added seven goals, giving the Darts a balanced attacking trio. Goalkeeper Kaitlyn Harris has recorded five shutouts, including the playoff victory over Lehi.
The most recent meeting between these teams came just nine days ago, when Farmington secured a 3-2 home victory over Davis.
The winner advances to the semifinals to face either No. 2 Syracuse or No. 10 Corner Canyon.
5A Quarterfinals
No. 8 Bountiful at No. 1 Kearns
Top-seeded Kearns will have a chance to silence skeptics Thursday when it hosts No. 8 Bountiful in the 5A quarterfinals, looking to prove its regular-season success translates against established programs outside Region 4.
Despite earning the tournament’s No. 1 seed with its Region 4 co-championship, Kearns (13-2) enters as an underdog against a Bountiful (11-5) program seeking its fourth straight semifinal appearance. The Cougars only played teams from their region this season, a region that’s struggled mightily in the playoffs, going 0-3 against teams from other regions while being outscored 20-0 in those matches.
These programs haven’t met since 2017, when Bountiful dominated Kearns 14-0 in a preseason matchup.
Kearns advanced to the quarterfinals with a 4-1 victory over West, with Thianna Garcia, Joseline Osorio and Stacy Hernandez all finding the net in the second half to break open a 1-1 halftime tie. The Cougars have scored 59 goals this season (3.9 per game), showcasing their offensive firepower.
Garcia leads Kearns with 20 goals and six assists, while Hernandez has contributed 11 goals and seven assists. Nallely Rodriguez has added seven goals and a team-high nine assists, with Joseline Osorio tallying six goals and three assists. Goalkeeper Sofia Padilla has recorded five shutouts this season.
Bountiful overcame a sluggish first half to defeat Maple Mountain 3-1 in the second round on Tuesday. Belle Sorensen, Alivia Roberts and Addi Gines all scored in the second half to secure the victory.
The Redhawks feature one of 5A’s most dynamic offensive weapons in Sorensen, who has tallied 22 goals and nine assists this season. Myka Page has contributed 11 goals and nine assists, giving Bountiful a formidable one-two punch. Jane Hellewell and Emmy Sorensen have each recorded four assists, while goalkeepers Chloe Bryson and Ayleen Chavez have combined for four shutouts.
The winner advances to the semifinals to face either No. 4 Springville or No. 5 Timpview.
No. 5 Timpview at No. 4 Springville
One long semifinal drought will end Thursday when No. 4 Springville hosts No. 5 Timpview in a 5A quarterfinal matchup between Region 8 rivals.
Springville hasn’t reached the semifinal round since 2009 – a 16-year drought – while Timpview’s last semifinal appearance came in 2018. The programs will face each other for the third time this season with a coveted final four spot on the line.
These teams have split their regular-season meetings, with each winning on the other’s home field. Timpview (14-4-1) dominated the first encounter 3-0 at Springville on Aug. 26, but the Red Devils (13-5-1) exacted revenge with a 3-1 victory at Timpview on Oct. 2.
The Red Devils have had the upper hand in this rivalry recently, winning four of the six meetings over the past three years since the teams were placed in the same region.
Both teams advanced to the quarterfinals with strong performances. Springville rallied from an early deficit to defeat Clearfield 3-2 in the second round, with goals from Sage Conrad, Adalie Dodd and Trevi Jackson. Timpview needed overtime to dispatch Wasatch 1-0, with Leah Atuaia scoring the golden goal.
Springville features a potent offensive attack led by Conrad, who has tallied a team-high 16 goals and eight assists this season. Dodd has contributed 10 goals and six assists, while Jackson has added seven goals. Savannah Johnston has chipped in five goals and three assists for the Red Devils, who have scored 52 goals this season.
Goalkeeper Caroline Penrod has anchored Springville’s defense with four shutouts, with Sarah Penrod adding one more clean sheet.
Timpview counters with a balanced scoring attack led by Ava Badger with eight goals and five assists. Atuaia has contributed seven goals and a team-leading eight assists, while Naomi Ojuka, Ellie Robertson and Sandra Sagers have added six goals apiece. Kamea Clark has tallied four goals and five assists.
The Thunderbirds’ defense has been their calling card this season, with goalkeeper Amaya Tolman recording 11 shutouts, including five in their last six matches. Timpview has allowed just 14 goals in 19 games.
The winner advances to the semifinals to face either No. 1 Kearns or No. 8 Bountiful.
No. 10 Brighton at No. 2 Olympus
Less than a year after their memorable championship showdown, No. 2 Olympus and No. 10 Brighton meet again in Thursday’s 5A quarterfinals with the Titans looking to continue their recent dominance in this rivalry.
These Region 6 rivals are meeting in the playoffs for the third time in four seasons, with Olympus eliminating Brighton in 2021, 2022 and most memorably in last year’s 5A championship match, which the Titans won in a shootout after a scoreless draw. Overall, Olympus has dominated the rivalry with an 11-2 record over the past five seasons.
The Titans have continued that success this season, sweeping both regular-season meetings. Olympus (14-3) earned a 1-0 victory at Brighton on Sept. 4, then completed the sweep with a 3-0 win at home on Sept. 29.
Both teams advanced to the quarterfinals with narrow victories. Olympus defeated Alta 2-1 in the second round behind goals from Kiera Bradley and Adrie Pulver. Brighton traveled to West Field and earned a 1-0 victory, with Savannah Zenger scoring the lone goal.
The Titans feature one of 5A’s most potent attacks, led by Bradley with 14 goals and five assists. Kya Newton has contributed 10 goals and three assists, while Eliza Anderson has added eight goals. Pulver has been a key playmaker with seven goals and seven assists, helping Olympus score 51 goals this season.
Brighton counters with a balanced offensive approach featuring three players – Emery Soffe, Kate Wood and Savannah Zenger – tied for the team lead with seven goals apiece. Wood has added eight assists, while Oakley Zenger leads the team with 12 assists to go with four goals. Ariana Mlikota has contributed five goals and two assists.
The Bengals’ defense has been strong, with goalkeepers Lillah Slighting and Jessica Moench combining for seven shutouts. Brighton has allowed just 22 goals in 19 matches.
The winner advances to the semifinals to face either No. 11 Box Elder or No. 3 Spanish Fork.
No. 11 Box Elder at No. 3 Spanish Fork
After a dominant second-round victory, No. 11 Box Elder looks to continue its postseason surge Thursday when it visits No. 3 Spanish Fork in a 5A quarterfinal matchup.
The Bees (13-6) enter the contest with momentum after dismantling Hillcrest 8-0 in the second round, while Spanish Fork (13-5-1) needed a shootout to edge Bonneville 1-1 (3-2) after 100 minutes of play.
These programs last met in 2021, when Box Elder earned a 3-2 victory in a 5A play-in game.
Box Elder’s offense has been nearly unstoppable lately, scoring 15 goals in its two playoff victories. Taylor Nye leads the Bees with 20 goals and six assists, while Maddison Barber has contributed 12 goals and nine assists. Halli Wright has added 11 goals and seven assists, giving Box Elder a formidable scoring trio. Desarae Elegante has been a key playmaker with six goals and six assists.
Goalkeeper Emma Nelson has anchored the Bees’ defense with eight shutouts this season, including the playoff win over Hillcrest.
Spanish Fork counters with a balanced offensive attack led by Reese Harding and Sienna Hunt, who have each scored six goals and added six and five assists, respectively. Kylie Harris has contributed five goals and two assists, while Aniston Harding and Lucia Soto have each scored four goals.
The Dons have been resilient in tight matches, with a 2-0 record in overtime games and a 1-0 mark in shootouts. Goalkeeper Avery Barker has recorded four shutouts, with Emmy Reese and Ava Levanger adding one each.
Spanish Fork has thrived in its home matches, posting a 9-2 record at home this season while outscoring opponents 30-10. Meanwhile, Box Elder has shown its ability to win on the road with an 8-3 mark away from home.
The winner advances to face either No. 2 Olympus or No. 10 Brighton.
4A Quarterfinals
No. 9 Mountain View at No. 1 Ridgeline
The state’s most prolific offense meets a surging defensive unit when No. 1 Ridgeline hosts No. 8 Mountain View in Thursday’s 4A quarterfinal matchup.
This contest features extreme statistical contrasts. Ridgeline (16-2) has dominated opponents with a staggering 93 goals scored (5.2 per game) while allowing just 11 (0.6 per game). Mountain View (14-4) has been more balanced, scoring 59 goals (3.3 per game) while conceding 21 (1.2 per game).
These programs last met in 2022, when Ridgeline dismantled Mountain View 8-1 in preseason play.
The RiverHawks are seeking a return to the semifinals after missing out last year despite a semifinal appearance in 2023, while the Bruins are looking for their first final four berth since 2019.
Both teams advanced to the quarterfinals with convincing second-round victories. Ridgeline dispatched Timpanogos 5-1 behind two goals from Sierra Dean, while Mountain View upset No. 8 seed Stansbury 1-0 with Molly Yeates netting the decisive goal.
The RiverHawks feature 4A’s most dangerous offensive attack, spearheaded by Dean with 21 goals and eight assists. Keagan Grange and Lily Hunsaker have each contributed nine assists, with Grange adding 15 goals and Hunsaker scoring 14. Reagan Brown (12 goals, four assists), Ila Webb (12 goals, six assists) and Izzy Baer (10 goals, five assists) give Ridgeline six players with double-digit goal totals.
Goalkeeper Molly Mann has recorded nine shutouts while anchoring a defense that has blanked opponents in half their matches.
Mountain View counters with a balanced attack led by Yeates with 11 goals and three assists. Savannah Jett and Leah Olsen have each contributed eight goals, while Cali Willis has added six goals and five assists. Brielle Steed has been the Bruins’ primary playmaker with five goals and a team-high 12 assists.
The Bruins’ defense has improved throughout the season, with goalkeepers Peyton Mason and London Becker combining for three shutouts. Mountain View has allowed just one goal in its last three matches.
The winner advances to face either No. 5 Park City or No. 4 Mountain Crest.
No. 5 Park City at No. 4 Mountain Crest
No. 4 Mountain Crest welcomes No. 5 Park City to Hyrum on Thursday for a 4A quarterfinal matchup featuring two programs that haven’t met in over a decade.
These teams last squared off in 2013, when Mountain Crest defeated Park City 4-1 in regular-season action.
Mountain Crest (13-3-1) advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Sky View in the second round, while Park City (14-5) needed overtime to edge Jordan 1-0, with Dyllann Reed scoring the golden goal.
The Mustangs have been impressive this season despite finishing third in Region 11. Mountain Crest’s attack has been powered by Maddie Vierhoff, Jaidyn Stewart, and Addie Crystal, who have helped keep the team undefeated at home this season.
Park City counters with one of 4A’s most dynamic offensive duos in Elsa Dellenbach and Reed. Dellenbach leads the Miners with 14 goals and 11 assists, while Reed has contributed 13 goals and five assists. Mallory Carter (six goals, four assists) and Autumn Reital (five goals, two assists) have provided additional offensive support.
The Miners have scored 61 goals this season (3.2 per game) while allowing just 16 (0.8 per game). Goalkeeper Sierra Cobleigh has anchored Park City’s defense with 6.5 shutouts, with Brooklyn Mascardo adding 1.5 and Reed and Marley Filippone each contributing 0.5.
Park City captured the Region 10 championship with an 11-1 record, outscoring region opponents 51-6 during that stretch. The Miners possess both the offensive firepower to challenge Mountain Crest’s defense and the defensive solidity to contain the Mustangs’ attack.
The winner advances to face the Mountain View-Ridgeline winner in the semifinals.
No. 7 Desert Hills at No. 2 Green Canyon
Three years after their last playoff encounter, No. 5 Desert Hills and No. 1 Green Canyon square off again in Thursday’s 4A quarterfinal matchup in North Logan.
These programs last met in the 2022 4A quarterfinals, when Green Canyon claimed a 2-1 victory on its home field to advance to the semifinals. The Wolves have continued that postseason success, reaching the semifinals each of the last three seasons and capturing the 4A championship in 2023.
The Thunder (14-4) are seeking their first semifinal appearance since 2019. Desert Hills advanced to the quarterfinals with a convincing 2-0 victory over East in the second round, while Green Canyon (15-4) defeated Cedar City 4-1.
Both teams feature high-powered offenses led by dynamic goalscorers.
Desert Hills has tallied 46 goals this season (2.6 per game) while allowing just 19 (1.1 per game). The Thunder’s attack is spearheaded by Izzy Miller with 13 goals and three assists, while Kamri Yergenson has been the primary playmaker with six goals and a team-high 14 assists.
Goalkeeper Tess Peterson has anchored Desert Hills’ defense with four shutouts this season.
Green Canyon counters with one of 4A’s most lethal offenses, scoring 91 goals this season (4.8 per game) while conceding just 13 (0.7 per game). The Wolves will be without Chloe Sadler (29 goals, 18 assists in just 17 matches), who is currently away with the U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team for the remainder of the playoffs.
In Sadler’s absence, Eva Israelsen (20 goals, seven assists) has stepped up as the primary offensive threat. Presley Nelson has added 11 goals and seven assists, while Kloey Tensmeyer has been a key playmaker with six goals and 12 assists.
The Wolves have been dominant at home, posting a 9-1 record while outscoring opponents 60-6. Desert Hills has proven capable on the road with a 7-3 mark away from St. George.
The winner advances to face the Crimson Cliffs-Snow victor in the semifinals.
No. 6 Crimson Cliffs at No. 3 Snow Canyon
For the third time this season, Region 9 rivals No. 6 Crimson Cliffs and No. 2 Snow Canyon will battle when they meet Thursday in a 4A quarterfinal showdown in St. George.
These programs have already faced off twice this season, with Snow Canyon maintaining its recent dominance in the rivalry. The Warriors won 3-2 on Aug. 28 at Crimson Cliffs, then followed with a dramatic shootout victory (2-2, 4-3 PKs) on Sept. 23 at home. Snow Canyon has now won six straight in the series, including a 1-0 victory in last year’s quarterfinals.
Both teams enter the matchup in strong form after second-round victories. Crimson Cliffs (13-5-1) defeated Uintah 2-1, while Snow Canyon (13-3-1) blanked Judge Memorial 2-0.
The Mustangs are led by senior Macey Woolley, who ranks among 4A’s top scorers with 26 goals and four assists this season. Ali Van Gilder has been the primary playmaker with three goals and six assists, while Ava Garrett has added four goals and two assists.
Defensively, Crimson Cliffs has allowed just 16 goals in 18 matches (0.8 per game) while scoring 49 (2.6 per game).
Snow Canyon counters with its own offensive star in Lottie Smith, who has tallied 22 goals and four assists this season.
Amelia Nadauld has been the Warriors’ top distributor with three goals and seven assists, while Scarlet Losee (three goals, three assists) and Kenzlie Stuart (three goals, four assists) have provided balanced contributions.
Goalkeeper Tori Martin has recorded four shutouts while anchoring a defense that has conceded just 19 goals in 17 matches (0.9 per game). The Warriors have scored 44 goals (2.5 per game).
The winner advances to face either No. 5 Desert Hills or No. 1 Green Canyon in the semifinals.
This report was compiled with the assistance of ChatGPT.