Baseball
Brayden Gillespie, Riverton (Jr.)
Brayden Gillespie had a week to remember last week with back-to-back walk-off wins for Riverton within 24 hours of each other.
He recorded his first game-winning RBI in the bottom of seventh in last Friday’s 4-3 win over Westlake. Then Saturday afternoon he walked it off in a 7-6 win over American Fork.
“Gillespie is an extremely hard worker that prides himself on doing the little things correctly. More importantly his focus is on helping the team win. Gillespie is one of the best teammate-type players I have ever been around,” said Riverton coach Nuho Kraja, whose team improved to 13-3 last week amid its current 10-game winning streak.
For the week, Gillespie went .429 at the plate with a .467 on-base percentage, with two RBIs and five runs scored.
Softball
Riley Greene, Desert Hills (Sr.)
The Thunder won four games at the Payson Ice Breaker tournament over the weekend to run its win streak to 14 straight, and a big part of all that success was Riley Greene.
Including a pair of region wins over Snow Canyon, Greene went 10-of-18 at the plate with 2 home runs — including a grand slam — with 10 RBI, nine runs and five walks.
Desert Hills beat Springville, Maple Mountain, Gunnison Valley and Spanish Fork at the Ice Breaker tournament, including a walk-off win against Spanish Fork on Greene’s double.
“She was solid all day long. Riley is one of those kids with great energy and great leadership skills. The younger girls look up to her because of the work she puts in and because of the person that she is,” said Desert Hills coach Heidi Taylor.
Greene is a two-time first team all-stater and has signed to play college at the University of Connecticut. She leads Desert Hills with 32 RBIs this season.
Boys Soccer
Crosby West, Ridgeline (Sr.)
One of the catalysts to Ridgeline’s perfect record so far this season as keeper Crosby West.
The senior has only allowed three goals this season, as he’s registered 60 saves and seven shutouts.
“Crosby West has been an absolute anchor for us in goal this season. To allow just three goals across 10 games while making 60 saves speaks to his consistency, focus and elite shot-stopping ability,” said Ridgeline coach Richard Alexander, whose team improved to 10-0 with wins over Sky View and Stansbury last week.
“Beyond the numbers, his leadership stands out: he organizes our back line, communicates constantly, and brings a calm confidence to the team. In big moments, he’s been incredibly clutch, making key saves that keep us in control and give our team belief,” added Alexander.
West has been a three-year starter for Ridgeline, with 20 career shutouts and 186 saves.
Boys Volleyball
Bearett Jackman, Sky View (Sr.)
Senior Bearett Jackman led Sky View to three more wins last week, as the Bobcats ran their record to an impressive 14-3 this season and a No. 3 ranking at the Deseret News rankings.
Sky View was a 4A quarterfinalist a year ago, and with Jackman leading the way they’re hoping to take a bigger step this season.
“Bearett is one of our captains this year and brings a lot of energy and leadership to the court. He is a very disciplined player with a high volleyball IQ and is just a great teammate,” said Sky View coach Treva McUne.
Jackman, an outside hitter, is averaging 2.8 kills per set while hitting .482. He’s also averaging 7.8 digs per match to go along with 22 total blocks.
Boys Track
Casey Walter, Panguitch (Jr.)
Whether he’s throwing the javelin, sprinting around the track and at the high jump, Casey Walter is making a big impact for Panguitch’s track.
Last weekend at the Milford Invitational, he finished first in the javelin, fourth in the high jump and sixth in the 200 meters.
His throw of 179’01 in javelin ranks as the second-best mark in the entire state so far this season.
“Casey is the kid every coach would love to have. He always has a big smile on his face, is loved by everyone and works extremely hard. Casey is usually the last athlete to leave practice and is so talented in whatever he chooses to do,” said Panguitch coach troy Norris.
Walter’s times in the 200 and 400 meters currently ranked second among 1A runners as well.
Girls Track
Brielle Nilsson, Lone Peak (Sr.)
Brielle Nilsson’s kick at the Arcadia Invitational last week helped Lone Peak’s 4x1,600 relay time just the sub-20 club.
The senior ran her anchor leg in a time of 4:54.98 as the Knights won the prestigious event with a time of 19:57.70, and a 33 second cushion over second place ThunderRidge, Colo. The event is not contested in Utah, so it was a rare chance for the Knights’ relay team to compete at that distance
“Brielle is an amazing teammate. She has been a wonderful asset to all of us these last four years. She is a smart racer and we love to watch her close. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for her,” said Lone Peak coach Courtney Meldrum.
Nilsson also competed in the one-mile seeded race at Arcadia, and finished fourth with a time of 4:59.90.
Nilsson was a key member of Lone Peak’s 6A cross country title last fall as she played third.
Boys Lacrosse
Tommy Davis, Park City (Sr.)
Senior short stick defensive midfielder Tommy Davis has been one of the unsung heroes of Park City’s great 2026 season so far.
Last week he led the Miners to wins over West Field and Santa Margarita, Calif., including covering one of Santa Margarita’s top scorer and recording five ground balls in the process.
“His contributions on and off the field go far beyond his stats. He is a tremendous competitor, often drawing the toughest assignments, as well as an excellent communicator, one of the keys to our defensive success,” said Park City coach Michael Persky. “
“He is consistently one of the hardest working athletes on the field, in games and practices. He really sets the tone for our team. Most importantly he is just a terrific young man.”
For the season, Davis has recorded one goal, three assists and 29 ground balls, which ranks second on the team.
Girls Lacrosse
Kallista Wright, Davis (Sr.)
Davis opened region play last week with victories over Syracuse and Layton, and senior midfielder Kallista Wright played a big role in that success.
In the 10-9 come-from-behind win against Syracuse, she tallied two goals, two caused turnovers and seven draw controls.
“She helped her team win the final two draw possessions which kept the ball away from the Syracuse offense and helped her team secure a come-from-behind victory,” said Davis coach Devin Williams, whose team improved to 7-3 with the wins.
Two nights later, she scored two goals and recorded an assistant in Davis’ comfortable 20-5 win over Layton.
For the season, Wright has notched 17 goals, seven assists and 28 draw controls.
Boys Tennis
Lucas Sparks, Spanish Fork (Sr.)
Heading into the home stretch of his high school career, Spanish Fork’s Lucas Sparks is certain to make it fun regardless of the outcome.
“Lucas is known throughout the USTA community as one of the fun and kind competitors,” said Spanish Fork coach Breanna Winkel. “Currently is a strong, dedicated athlete and supports his teammates on and off the court.”
The team captain has done his fair share of winning along the way as well this season. The senior owns an 11-5 record in first singles play, which includes posting a 4-0 record at the Spanish Fork Invitational two weeks ago.
He advanced to the start quarterfinals as a sophomore, but didn’t participate in the state tournament a year ago. He’s a frequent participant in intermountain and national-level tournaments.
Girls Golf
Kate Walker, Crimson Cliffs (Sr.)
Crimson Cliffs’ Kate Walker is looking like a golfer on a mission this spring.
In four Region 9 matches, the Utah Tech commit is averaging a 69, including a 65 at Southgate Golf Course a few weeks ago. In her most recent event, she shot a 72 and Sand Hollow.
Walker’s adjusted scoring overage of 69.24 leads Region 9 and all of 4A.
Walker played a key role last spring in helping Crimson Cliffs win its first-ever girls golf state title, as she finished in second place individually. She wasn’t sure if she’d be able to compete at state after breaking her pinky finger in a car accident a month earlier, but she was cleared to play ahead of the state tournament, her first competitive rounds since the accident.
Walker won the 4A individual title as a freshman and sophomore, and healthy she’ll be the favorite to win a third next month.