6A Playoffs
American Fork 8, Farmington 4
In Game 1 of the 6A Super Regionals, top-seeded American Fork edged out No. 16 Farmington 8-4 in a region matchup. American Fork held the lead firmly after scoring in each of the first four innings, while Farmington managed a brief rally with three runs in the fifth and one in the sixth. Farmington’s Ryland Drollinger drove in three runs, going 1 for 2, but it wasn’t enough to catch up with American Fork’s consistent performance. The series now stands at 1-0 in favor of American Fork as they head into Game 2.
Mountain Ridge 7, Herriman 1
No. 2 Mountain Ridge capitalized on a five-run third inning to win 7-1 over No. 15 Herriman in Game 1 of the 6A Super Regionals. Brody Garrard’s performance, going 2 for 4 with four RBIs, led the Sentinels offensively. Colby Claassen earned the win, striking out seven, while the Sentinels compiled 10 hits compared to Herriman’s four. Mountain Ridge leads the series 1-0 heading into Game 2.
Lehi 11, Davis 0
In Game 1 of the 6A Super Regionals, No. 5 Lehi’s Murphy Madsen drove in five runs as Lehi beat No. 12 Davis 11-0 in a region game. Lehi posted a seven-run surge in the third inning and added three more in the fourth to secure its victory. With the series now at 1-0, Lehi will look to close it out while Davis aims to rebound in Game 2.
Bingham 4, Corner Canyon 1
No. 6 Bingham secured a 4-1 victory over No. 11 Corner Canyon in Game 1 of the 6A Super Regionals, a best-of-3 series. Bingham capitalized early with two runs in the opening inning and another in the second, holding off Corner Canyon who managed a single run in the second inning. Cain Stoker and Jaxon Sisam each contributed with RBI doubles for the Miners. With this win, Bingham leads the series 1-0 heading into Game 2.
Copper Hills 5, Skyridge 0
No. 10 Copper Hills defeated No. 7 Skyridge 5-0 in Game 1 of the 6A Super Regionals. In a late-game surge, the Grizzlies scored one run in the sixth inning and added four more in the seventh. Kooper Beebe impressed on the mound with five strikeouts, while Ali Carrillo Jr. went 2 for 5, driving in two runs. Skyridge managed only four hits and was unable to mount any offensive response. Copper Hills leads the series 1-0 heading into Game 2.
Jordan 5, Layton 3
In Game 1 of the 6A Super Regionals, No. 9 Jordan beat No. 8 Layton 5-3 in a region matchup. Jordan’s Talon Petersen drove in three runs with a timely triple during a four-run sixth inning that sealed the victory. Despite being behind after the first inning, Jordan capitalized on Layton’s errors, scoring four runs in the sixth. With this win, Jordan leads the best-of-three series 1-0 heading into Game 2.
Riverton 10, Cedar Valley 2
In Game 1 of the 6A Super Regionals, No. 4 Riverton surged in the middle innings to defeat No. 13 Cedar Valley 10-2 in a region matchup. Rocky Downs struck out seven for Riverton, while Cohen Allred added a powerful offensive performance, going 1 for 2 with a home run and two RBIs. Riverton took control with four runs each in the third and fifth innings, setting a strong pace for their series against Cedar Valley, which continues into Game 2.
Lone Peak 6, Westlake 0
No. 3 Lone Peak shut out No. 14 Westlake in Game 1 of the 6A Super Regionals, winning 6-0. Boston Walkenhorst powered Lone Peak with a home run and three RBIs, while pitcher Grady Slesk recorded 10 strikeouts. Lone Peak capitalized on its late-game momentum, scoring all six runs in the final innings to secure the win. With this victory, Lone Peak leads the best-of-three series 1-0 heading into Game 2.
5A Playoffs
Alta 5, Payson 2
In Game 1 of the 5A Super Regionals, No. 8 Alta topped No. 9 Payson, winning 5-2 in a region matchup. Alta’s McCoy Johnson hit a home run and drove in two runs to lead his team. Alexandros Price pitched for Alta, striking out seven. Payson managed to score twice in the fourth inning, but it was not enough to overcome Alta’s two-run burst in the sixth. Alta now leads the best-of-three series 1-0 heading into Game 2.
Pleasant Grove 12, Woods Cross 2
In the opening game of the 5A Super Regionals, No. 3 Pleasant Grove secured a decisive 12-2 win against No. 14 Woods Cross with an impressive offensive display in the second and third innings, scoring five and three runs respectively. Pleasant Grove’s Nash Clement went 2 for 4 at the plate, driving in three runs, and Mason Henry recorded nine strikeouts to anchor their victory. With the win, Pleasant Grove takes a 1-0 lead in the best of three series going into Game 2.
Skyline 13, Cyprus 11
Skyline secured a 13-11 victory over Cyprus in a nonregion game with a six-run offensive in the third extra inning. Despite Cyprus rallying to take the lead with four runs in the sixth, Skyline’s offense, led by Cole Muse’s pair of homers and Andrew Johnson’s two-run homer, proved decisive. Cyprus’s Humberto Nava contributed with four RBIs, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Skyline’s late surge.
West Jordan 4, Roy 3
The No. 6 West Jordan Jaguars emerged victorious in Game 1 of the 5A Super Regionals, defeating No. 22 Roy Royals 4-3 in a closely contested matchup. Cody Johnson led West Jordan by going 1 for 4 with two RBIs, while Tyson Ashworth notched the win on the mound for the Jaguars, striking out five. Parker Skidmore of Roy went 0 for 3 with one RBI in a losing effort, as the series stands 1-0 in favor of West Jordan heading into Game 2.
Spanish Fork 8, Springville 5
In Game 1 of the 5A Super Regionals, top-seeded Spanish Fork defeated No. 17 Springville 8-5 in a home victory. Spanish Fork jumped to an early lead with three runs in the first inning and maintained momentum with a three-run third inning. Despite a late attempt by Springville, including a run in the fifth and sixth innings, they could not close the gap. Sammy Dart of Spanish Fork contributed three RBIs. Spanish Fork leads the series 1-0 going into Game 2.
Fremont 5, Wasatch 3
In Game 1 of the 5A Super Regionals, No. 7 Fremont held off No. 10 Wasatch with a 5-3 victory. Fremont capitalized on a three-run third inning, highlighted by Adam Mikesell’s 1 for 3 outing, which helped create a lead that Wasatch’s late two-run surge in the sixth could not overcome. Wasatch made eight hits but committed two errors, while Fremont tallied six hits with no errors. Fremont leads the best-of-three series 1-0 heading into Game 2.
West Field 15, Olympus 1
Fourth-seeded West Field dominated No. 13 Olympus in the first game of the 5A Super Regionals, winning 15-1 in this region matchup. The Longhorns took an early nine-run lead in the first inning and capitalized with another five-run surge in the third. Olympus struggled at the plate, recording no hits while West Field’s Brady Penland went deep with a home run and two RBIs. With this decisive victory, West Field leads the series 1-0 heading into Game 2.
Maple Mountain 10, Salem Hills 5
In Game 1 of the 5A Super Regionals, No. 2 Maple Mountain secured a 10-5 victory against No. 15 Salem Hills in a region matchup. Maple Mountain’s Mick Winward contributed with a home run and four RBIs, propelling the Golden Eagles ahead with a strong start, including three runs in the first inning. Maple Mountain’s consistent scoring across multiple innings set them apart, with a particularly decisive four-run surge in the sixth inning. The series stands at 1-0 in favor of Maple Mountain as they head into Game 2.