6A championship
No. 1 Lone Peak vs. No. 2 Syracuse
When Lone Peak and Syracuse meet Friday at America First Field for the 6A state championship, the top-seeded Knights will chase an unprecedented third consecutive title against a Titans squad eager for redemption in this semifinal rematch.
The Knights (19-1-1) have the opportunity to cement their dynasty with a rare three-peat, having eliminated Syracuse in last year’s semifinal with a convincing 3-0 victory en route to their second straight championship. Lone Peak enters Friday’s 5 p.m. showdown having dominated the 6A tournament, outscoring opponents 10-0 in three playoff matches.
No. 2 Syracuse (18-3-1) has been equally impressive in its march to the final, posting shutouts in its first two playoff games before edging Region 1 rival Davis 2-1 in Tuesday’s semifinal. After last year’s disappointment against Lone Peak, the Titans are determined to capture their first state championship since 2014.
The matchup features contrasting strengths that should make for a compelling final. Lone Peak boasts 6A’s most balanced attack, scoring 61 goals this season while surrendering just 10. BYU signee Kate Fuller leads the Knights’ offense with 18 goals and 12 assists, while Ivy Harding has contributed 12 goals and eight assists.
Syracuse counters with 6A’s leading scorer Taylee Hughes, who has tallied 25 goals while adding six assists. The Titans also feature Jocee Eddy (15 goals, 16 assists) in an offense that has found the net 56 times this season.
Defensively, Lone Peak is anchored by TCU commit Eliza Collings, who set the state career shutout record last year as a junior. The Knights have recorded 14 shutouts this season, including all three playoff matches. Syracuse has registered nine clean sheets behind goalkeeper Erin Bott, who made several crucial saves in the semifinal’s closing minutes to preserve the victory over Davis.
Both teams displayed their championship credentials in the semifinals. Lone Peak weathered early pressure from Mountain Ridge before Fuller opened the scoring, and the Knights added three second-half goals to pull away. Syracuse built a 2-0 lead against Davis on goals from Indy Heap and Hughes before holding off a late Davis rally.
The teams enter Friday’s championship in peak form, setting the stage for a fitting conclusion to the high school soccer season as Lone Peak aims to make history with a third consecutive title against a Syracuse squad determined to dethrone the reigning champions.
5A championship
No. 2 Olympus vs. No. 8 Bountiful
When defending 5A champion Olympus meets Bountiful in Friday’s state championship at America First Field, the second-seeded Titans will aim to complete their title defense against a familiar Region 6 foe that has hit its stride at the perfect time.
Olympus (15-4-0) enters the 2 p.m. final as the favorite, having defeated Bountiful twice during conference play – 4-2 on Aug. 21 and 5-2 on Sept. 15. The Titans have been dominant throughout the playoffs, edging Alta 2-1 in the second round before posting a 1-0 shutout of Brighton in the quarterfinals and outlasting Spanish Fork 2-1 in Tuesday’s semifinal.
Eighth-seeded Bountiful (13-5-0) has demonstrated its championship pedigree throughout the tournament. The Redhawks finished second in competitive Region 6 behind only Olympus, making their impressive playoff run less surprising to those familiar with the team. After dispatching Maple Mountain 3-1 in the second round, Bountiful steamrolled top-seeded Kearns 6-0 in the quarterfinals before edging Springville 3-2 in the semifinal.
The Redhawks are seeking their first state championship since 2006, though they’ve reached the title game three times in the past four years, establishing themselves as one of 5A’s most consistent programs.
The championship features two of 5A’s most prolific goal scorers. Bountiful’s attack is spearheaded by Belle Sorensen, who has tallied 24 goals and 10 assists this season. The Redhawks also feature junior midfielder Myka Page, who has contributed 14 goals and nine assists, including a crucial equalizer in the semifinal against Springville.
Olympus counters with a balanced offensive attack led by Kiera Bradley (14 goals, five assists), Kya Newton (10 goals, three assists), and Adrie Pulver (10 goals, seven assists). Pulver has been particularly clutch in the playoffs, scoring the lone goal in the quarterfinal against Brighton before netting both goals in the semifinal win over Spanish Fork.
A tactical adjustment helped propel Bountiful into the final. After falling behind 2-1 early against Springville, the Redhawks compacted their midfield at halftime, which allowed them to control possession and create more scoring opportunities. Izzy Hill delivered the semifinal winner for Bountiful in the 55th minute.
Olympus has been equally impressive, relying on a stingy defense that has conceded just 18 goals all season while recording three shutouts in region play against Bountiful. The Titans’ defense will be focused on containing Sorensen, who has proven to be one of 5A’s most dangerous attacking threats.
Friday’s final promises to be a fitting conclusion to the 5A season as Olympus aims for back-to-back championships against a Bountiful squad determined to finally break through after several near-misses in recent years.
4A championship
No. 1 Ridgeline vs. No. 3 Snow Canyon
Friday’s 4A girls soccer championship at America First Field promises to be the ultimate clash of strengths when No. 1 Ridgeline’s explosive offense meets No. 3 Snow Canyon’s formidable defense at 11 a.m.
The Riverhawks (17-3-0) bring 4A’s most potent attack to the championship, their 102 goals far outpacing any other team in the classification. This offensive juggernaut will face a Warriors defense (17-2-0) that has conceded just 19 goals all season, ranking among the stingiest in 4A.
Ridgeline’s high-powered offense is led by junior Sierra Dean (20 goals, 10 assists), senior Lily Hunsaker (19 goals, nine assists), and sophomore Keagan Grange (16 goals, nine assists). The Riverhawks’ attacking prowess was on full display during their semifinal victory over Park City, where Hunsaker’s hat trick powered them to a thrilling 5-3 win.
“It’s super exciting, this team should go all the way. We deserve it,” Hunsaker said after her three-goal performance in the semifinals.
Snow Canyon’s path to the championship has been built on defensive discipline and organization. Their semifinal performance epitomized this strength as they advanced past Desert Hills in penalty kicks (5-3) after a scoreless draw through regulation and overtime. Goalkeeper Tori Martin has been a key part of this defensive unit with five shutouts this season.
“For this senior group, over the last four years, they have never lost in overtime. This makes nine overtimes and not one loss,” Snow Canyon coach Connor Brown noted after the semifinal. “Every time we go to overtime or penalties, we win.”
Offensively, the Warriors are led by senior Lottie Smith, who has scored 23 goals with four assists this season. While Snow Canyon’s 45 goals rank in the middle of 4A teams, Smith’s goal-scoring prowess will test a Ridgeline defense that has been equally impressive, allowing just 15 goals this season with goalkeeper Molly Mann recording 10 shutouts.
Both teams captured region titles this season, with Ridgeline finishing atop Region 11 with an 11-3-0 mark and Snow Canyon claiming the Region 9 championship at 11-1-0. Friday’s championship represents the first meeting between these programs in recent years.
Ridgeline aims for its first state title since 2020, while Snow Canyon seeks its first championship since 2018.