6A Playoffs
Westlake 19, Layton 3
Westlake, led by Paige Larsen’s five goals, beat Layton 19-3 in the first round of the 6A playoffs. The Thunder’s defense, guided by Addy Bullough, Brielle Ercanbrack, and Syd Bahr, restricted the Lancers’ scoring opportunities throughout the nonregion game. Westlake will advance to face No. 1 Skyridge in the second round.
5A Playoffs
West Field 8, Springville 7
In a tight 5A first-round playoff match, No. 15 West Field edged out No. 18 Springville 8-7. Ellie Sargent delivered the crucial golden goal for the Longhorns, while Cheznie Gold added two goals to secure the home win. Mackenzie Souza was instrumental in goal with 20 saves and a 74% save rate, helping West Field advance to face No. 2 Fremont in the second round.
Bonneville 14, Roy 9
In a first-round 5A playoffs match, No. 10 Bonneville defeated No. 23 Roy with a final score of 14-9. Miley Falk led Bonneville with six goals and one assist, while Stacy Tesch added three goals, four caused turnovers, and eight draws won. Senior goalie Grace Ludlow was instrumental with 11 saves on 20 shots. Bonneville advances to face No. 7 Clearfield in the second round.
Alta 17, Timpview 2
No. 11 Alta dominated No. 22 Timpview with a 17-2 victory in the first round of the 5A state tournament. Gracie McDermott’s milestone achievement of scoring her 100th career goal was a highlight for Alta, propelling the Hawks to their decisive win. With this victory, Alta advances to the second round to face No. 6 Olympus.
Wasatch 16, Skyline 2
No. 13 Wasatch delivered a commanding 16-2 victory over No. 20 Skyline in the first round of the 5A state tournament. The Wasps’ defense, led by Taylor Lewis and Lana Shallenberger, stifled the Eagles throughout, while Amiah Baker, Maggie Edmisten, and Abbie Widdison orchestrated a potent offense. Wasatch advances to face No. 4 Brighton in the second round.
Woods Cross 10, Box Elder 9
Woods Cross edged out Box Elder with a close 10-9 victory in the first round of the 5A state tournament. Woods Cross, ranked No. 16, will advance to the second round to face No. 1 Park City.
Payson 20, Viewmont 1
Ninth-ranked Payson dominated in its first-round 5A playoff game, defeating No. 24 Viewmont 20-1. Lauryn Tingen, Miley Miller, and Sophia Kantor spearheaded the offense for Payson, collectively scoring 15 goals, with Morgan Beveridge adding three assists. Defensively, Megan King stood out with three caused turnovers and five ground balls. Payson advances to face No. 8 Pleasant Grove in the second round of the tournament.
Northridge 12, Maple Mountain 11
Sarah “Bear” Larsen propelled Northridge to a 12-11 victory over Maple Mountain in a nonregion 5A playoff game, scoring six goals including the game-winner in the final moments. Despite trailing 11-10 in the fourth quarter, Northridge rallied, aided by two goals from Pip Larsen and their crucial defense, to even the score and secure the win while man down. With this victory, the Knights advance to face No. 3 West Jordan in the second round.
Hillcrest 15, Bountiful 14
Emmie Featherstone clinched the game for Hillcrest with a game-winning goal as the clock dwindled to three seconds, leading them to a narrow 15-14 victory over Bountiful in the 5A first round. Josie Haddock bolstered Hillcrest’s effort by contributing six goals, an assist, and dominating the draw controls. Hillcrest’s win advances them to the next stage, while Bountiful’s season comes to a close.
4A Playoffs
Waterford 17, East 0
Waterford secured a dominant victory over East with a final score of 17-0 in the first round of the 4A state tournament. With this win, No. 11 Waterford advances to face No. 6 Green Canyon in the second round. The shutout demonstrates Waterford’s defensive strength and prepares them for a challenging matchup ahead.
Desert Hills 19, Cedar City 11
Desert Hills defeated Cedar City 19-11 in the first round of the 4A state tournament, propelled by Mady Eriksen’s stellar performance with seven goals and a .781 draw percentage from 32 attempts, winning 25 draws. Taya Hendsman contributed significantly to the Thunder’s defense with seven groundballs and one caused turnover, while Ellie Christian added five goals and controlled 11 draws. With this victory, No. 13 Desert Hills advances to face No. 4 Hurricane in the second round.
Ridgeline 22, Uintah 0
Eme Welker’s impressive performance, featuring 14 wins on 19 draw attempts and adding seven goals, propelled No. 9 Ridgeline to a commanding 21-0 victory over No. 24 Uintah in the first round of the 4A state tournament. Ridgeline’s dominance was further highlighted by 12 different players contributing to the scoreline in this regional matchup. This victory marked the first shutout of the season for Ridgeline. With this win, Ridgeline advances to face No. 8 Sky View in the second round.
Jordan 19, Mountain View 9
Amber Martinez scored 10 goals to propel No. 12 Jordan to a 19-9 victory over No. 21 Mountain View in the first round of the 4A state tournament. Alongside Martinez, Sophie Oppermann and Kaylee Herman each added three goals for Jordan. Defensively, Aspen Erickson and Sasha Henson combined for 10 groundballs and five caused turnovers. With this win, Jordan advances to face No. 5 Timpanogos in the second round.
Orem 8, Crimson Cliffs 7
Orem secured an 8-7 victory over Crimson Cliffs in the first round of the 4A state tournament. Despite a closely contested match, Orem capitalized on key scoring opportunities, with Sophie MacArthur and Ryann Hatch leading the charge. The win sends the No. 14 Tigers to the second round, where they will face No. 3 Judge Memorial.
Logan 18, Juan Diego 4
Greta Colton spearheaded Logan’s formidable performance with eight goals and two assists, securing an 18-4 victory over Juan Diego in the first round of the 4A state tournament. Lexi Jo Mumford and Emma Patten contributed three goals each, while Korinne Lowder tallied nine saves in goal for the Grizzlies. With this win, Logan advances to face No. 2 Provo in the second round.
Snow Canyon 10, Mountain Crest 7
April Nelson scored six points to lead No. 16 Snow Canyon to a 10-7 win over No. 17 Mountain Crest in the first round of the 4A state tournament. The Warriors managed to maintain a steady performance throughout, relying on a strong defensive showing to stymie the Mustangs’ attempts at rallying. With this victory, Snow Canyon advances to face No. 1 Bear River in the second round.
Canyon View 16, Pine View 2
Canyon View secured a decisive 16-2 victory against Pine View in the first round of the 4A state tournament. With this win, No. 10 Canyon View advances to face No. 7 Highland in the second round. Pine View’s season concludes with the loss.