4A Playoffs
Provo 9, Sky View 5
In Game 1 of the 4A Super Regionals, No. 5 Provo rallied with a late surge to beat No. 21 Sky View 9-5. Provo trailed early, as Sky View scored three runs in the second and two more in the third. However, Provo responded with a single run in the fourth inning, a three-run fifth, and exploded with five runs in the sixth inning to secure the victory. Elijah Aulava’s three-run home run highlighted Provo’s sixth-inning comeback. Provo leads the series 1-0 going into Game 2.
Desert Hills 10, Stansbury 7
Briggs Fillmore’s performance, going 2 for 4 with two RBIs including a double, helped propel No. 2 Desert Hills past No. 18 Stansbury in a 10-7 victory in a region contest. Desert Hills claimed momentum with a nine-run onslaught in the third inning, while Harmon Skeen added a home run and three RBIs. The series now stands with Desert Hills leading 1-0 as it heads into Game 2.
Bear River 4, Pine View 1
Ethan Higgs went 1 for 3 with a three-run homer, leading Bear River to a 4-1 victory over Pine View in the 4A Super Regionals opener. Bear River scored all four of its runs in the third inning, while Pine View’s sole run came in the sixth. With this win, Bear River goes up 1-0 in the best-of-three series, heading into Game 2.
Timpanogos 3, Juan Diego 2
No. 3 Timpanogos rallied late to win 3-2 against No. 14 Juan Diego in the first game of their 4A Super Regionals series. Canyon Clegg struck out three and Bronco Blackhurst went 2 for 4 with two RBIs, as Timpanogos overcame a two-run deficit from early innings. With this victory, Timpanogos leads the best-of-3 series 1-0 going into Game 2.
Snow Canyon 15, Mountain View 0
Snow Canyon made a big statement in the 4A Super Regionals best-ofthree series opener by defeating Mountain View 15-0 in a nonregion game. Snow Canyon scored early with a single run in the first inning, followed by an 8-run avalanche in the second and a 6-run spell in the fourth. JP Hancock shone at the plate, going 2 for 3 and driving in five runs. The series stands at 1-0 in favor of Snow Canyon as they head into Game 2.
Ridgeline 9, Cedar City 1
Ridgeline capitalized on a late surge to beat Cedar City 9-1 in Game 1 of the 4A Super Regionals. Easton Hammond excelled at the plate, going 3 for 3 with a double, while Freddie Wayment contributed three RBIs and a double. With this nonregion win, No. 4 Ridgeline takes a 1-0 series lead over No. 13 Cedar as they head into Game 2.
Dixie 6, Mountain Crest 5
No. 9 Dixie overcame an early deficit to win 6-5 against No. 8 Mountain Crest in Game 1 of the 4A Super Regionals. Weston Gilmore was a standout for Dixie, going 3 for 4 with two RBIs and a double, as they rallied with a late-game surge scoring three runs in the sixth. Mountain Crest initially built a comfortable lead with two runs in the third and fourth innings, but couldn’t fend off Dixie’s comeback. With this victory, Dixie leads the series 1-0 ahead of Game 2.
Crimson Cliffs 11, Orem 3
Cutter Christensen went 4 for 4 with 3 RBIs, leading No. 7 Crimson Cliffs to an 11-3 victory over No. 10 Orem in Game 1 of their 4A Super Regionals series. The Mustangs surged ahead early with five runs in the first inning and never looked back, adding three more in the second and three in the sixth inning. Tyler Ransom’s strong outing included seven strikeouts. Crimson Cliffs leads the best-of-3 series 1-0 heading into Game 2.
3A Playoffs
Carbon 12, Morgan 5
No. 11 Carbon came back to overpower No. 6 Morgan 12-5 in the opening game of the 3A Super Regionals. After trailing in the early innings, Carbon erupted with a four-run fourth inning and followed it up with six more in the fifth to take command. Jakson Bosone was a key contributor with three RBIs, while Xander Pappas picked up the win for the Dinos. With this victory, Carbon leads the best-of-three series 1-0 as they head into Game 2.
North Sanpete 3, Emery 1
Hudson Smith’s three-run homer in the fifth inning propelled No. 7 North Sanpete to a 3-1 victory over No. 10 Emery in Game 1 of the 3A Super Regionals. Despite a single late run scored by Emery in the sixth, it wasn’t enough to close the gap. North Sanpete recorded three hits and matched Emery with two errors. The series now stands at 1-0 in favor of the Hawks going into Game 2.
Delta 5, Logan 2
Delta defeated Logan 5-2 in the first game of the 3A Super Regionals, taking a lead in the best-of-three series. Delta’s strong performance in the later innings helped secure their victory. The series moves to Game 2 with Delta aiming to advance and Logan looking to stay alive.
Providence Hall 2, Juab 1
Andrew Taylor’s clutch performance at bat, driving in two runs, pushed No. 9 Providence Hall past No. 8 Juab in a hard-fought 3A Super Regionals Game 1, with a final score of 2-1. Providence Hall took an early lead with a run in the first and sealed the victory with a run in the sixth inning. Juab managed to score its lone run in the third inning but couldn’t capitalize further, with Luke Marostica taking the loss on the mound. The series now stands at 1-0 in favor of Providence Hall going into Game 2.
Canyon View 10, Richfield 0
Preston Higgins powered No. 5 Canyon View past No. 12 Richfield, contributing 3 RBIs and scoring twice in a 10-0 victory in Game 1 of the 3A Super Regionals. The Falcons built their lead with four runs in both the second and fourth innings, adding two more in the fifth. Despite matching Canyon View with three hits, Richfield’s six errors proved costly. As the series heads into Game 2, Canyon View holds a 1-0 advantage.
Manti 10, Ogden 6
No. 4 Manti won Game 1 of the 3A Super Regionals against No. 13 Ogden, 10-6, with Zach Blackham leading the way, going 2 for 5 with a triple and two RBIs. Manti pulled ahead with a steady performance, scoring three pivotal runs in the third inning and another three in the fifth to secure the win. The Templars now lead the series 1-0 heading into Game 2.
Grantsville 10, Ben Lomond 0
No. 2 Grantsville showcased a dominant performance in Game 1 of the 3A Super Regionals, winning 10-0 against No. 15 Ben Lomond. The Cowboys erupted for seven runs in the second inning and added three more in the third, capitalizing on Ben Lomond’s three errors. Jaxxon Jensen led the way on the mound for the Cowboys, striking out eight while Riley Williams’ triple highlighted Grantsville’s offensive burst. The series stands at 1-0 in favor of Grantsville heading into Game 2.