High school girls lacrosse: Thursday’s 6A/5A/4A second round recap
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6A Playoffs
Davis 13, Weber 7Keeley Miller and Grace Chapman contributed significantly to Davis’ 13-7 victory over Weber, each scoring three goals and causing three turnovers. Freshman Kendal Lifferth added two goals and an assist, while Kaebrie Reed led with four assists. With this region win in the second round of the 6A state tournament, the seventh-seeded Davis Darts advance to the Quarterfinals this Saturday.
Syracuse 11, Lehi 5No. 6 Syracuse advanced to the 6A quarterfinals with an 11-5 win over No. 11 Lehi in the second round of the state tournament. Krysta Robinson led Syracuse with seven caused turnovers, celebrating her 100th career caused turnover in the game. Adrie Fairbanks excelled in winning the draw, giving Syracuse a decisive edge that helped secure their victory.
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Riverton 19, Cedar Valley 1In a dominant region match-up, No. 2 Riverton defeated No. 15 Cedar Valley 19-1 in the second round of the 6A state tournament. Riverton showed their strength on the field and will advance to this Saturday’s 6A Quarterfinals. Cedar Valley struggled to gain momentum against the Silverwolves’ relentless play.
Skyridge 27, Westlake 0Top-seeded Skyridge cruised to a commanding 27-0 victory over No. 16 Westlake in the second round of the 6A state tournament. Tessa Jamison’s standout performance, netting 11 goals, along with Summer Buechner’s contribution of eight assists, powered Skyridge to the shutout win. The Falcons advance to this Saturday’s 6A Quarterfinals.
Herriman 18, Copper Hills 11Sophie Sam and Sabrina Czipka each scored four goals to lead No. 8 Herriman past No. 9 Copper Hills 18-11 in the nonregion second round of the 6A state tournament. Faith Kugler contributed three goals for Herriman. With this victory, Herriman advances to the 6A Quarterfinals this Saturday.
Farmington 18, Corner Canyon 5Farmington’s Ellie Dorius dazzled with seven goals and one assist, spearheading the No. 5 Phoenix’s commanding 18-5 win over No. 12 Corner Canyon in the second round of the 6A state tournament. Kassie Moffat added to Farmington’s offensive power with four goals and two assists. With the win, Farmington advances to the 6A Quarterfinals scheduled for Saturday.
Lone Peak 11, Bingham 3In the 6A state tournament second round, No. 4 Lone Peak defeated No. 13 Bingham 11-3, advancing to the 6A Quarterfinals on Saturday. Elsie Hume was instrumental for the Knights with a 67% save rate, while Kate Maddock contributed by securing 12 of the 18 draws. The Knights’ defensive prowess and strong control in draws stifled the Bingham attack throughout the match.
Mountain Ridge 20, American Fork 3In a second-round matchup of the 6A state tournament, No. 3 Mountain Ridge decisively beat No. 14 American Fork 20-3, securing its place in the 6A Quarterfinals this Saturday. The Sentinels demonstrated dominant control throughout the game, leaving little room for the Cavemen to catch up. With this victory, Mountain Ridge advances, looking to maintain its strong postseason performance.
5A Playoffs
Park City 20, Woods Cross 1In the second round of the 5A state tournament, top-ranked Park City powered past No. 16 Woods Cross with a commanding 20-1 victory, advancing to the 5A Quarterfinals this Saturday. Sophia Mondschein contributed four goals and an assist, while Natalia Szwajkun added three goals and two assists to guide Park City. Woods Cross was unable to find its footing against the dominant performance of the Miners.
Olympus 15, Alta 4No. 6 Olympus secured a commanding 15-4 victory over No. 11 Alta in the second round of the 5A state tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals set for this Saturday. The Titans showcased a balanced attack and strong defense, leaving the Hawks unable to close the gap. With this win, Olympus keeps its championship hopes alive as it prepares for its next challenge.
West Jordan 12, Northridge 7In the second round of the 5A state tournament, No. 3 West Jordan secured a 12-7 victory over No. 14 Northridge, advancing to Saturday’s 5A Quarterfinals. West Jordan’s defense held strong, limiting Northridge’s opportunities throughout the match, while their offensive play secured their place in the next round.
Brighton 10, Wasatch 6In the second round of the 5A state tournament, fourth-seeded Brighton defeated No. 13 Wasatch 10-6, advancing to the quarterfinals this Saturday. Brighton’s strategic play and solid defense paved the way for its victory over Wasatch. The result sets up Brighton for a promising matchup in the upcoming round.
Clearfield 8, Bonneville 6No. 7 Clearfield edged Bonneville 8-6 in a Region 5A state tournament second-round match-up. The Falcons held their ground, advancing to this Saturday’s 5A Quarterfinals. Bonneville trailed throughout and couldn’t muster a comeback against Clearfield’s defense.
Salem Hills 12, Hillcrest 4Rachel Turner and Ruby Lindstrom each scored three goals as No. 5 Salem Hills defeated No. 12 Hillcrest 11-4 in the 5A state tournament second round. Ella Chamberlain made nine saves, helping the SkyHawks secure a spot in Saturday’s 5A Quarterfinals. Salem Hills dominated the first quarter 6-1 and maintained control to advance further in the tournament.
Fremont 18, West Field 1Bailey Sargent’s five goals and three assists helped propel No. 2 Fremont to an 18-1 victory over No. 15 West Field in the second round of the 5A state tournament. Makenzi Overdiek added four goals and two assists for the Silverwolves, who dominated from start to finish. Fremont advances to this Saturday’s 5A Quarterfinals.
Payson 12, Pleasant Grove 10In the 5A state tournament second round, No. 9 Payson edged out No. 8 Pleasant Grove with a 12-10 victory. The Lions will advance to the 5A Quarterfinals this Saturday. Meanwhile, Pleasant Grove’s season comes to an end after this non-region matchup.
4A Playoffs
Judge Memorial 24, Orem 5In the second round of the 4A state tournament, No. 3 Judge Memorial dominated No. 14 Orem with a decisive 24-5 win. The Bulldogs secured their place in this Saturday’s 4A Quarterfinals with their victory. Orem struggled to keep pace against Judge Memorial’s relentless offense.
Provo 16, Logan 5Emma Martin’s dominant performance, winning 70% of the draws and picking up six ground balls, propelled No. 2 Provo to a decisive 16-5 victory over No. 15 Logan in the 4A state tournament second round. Anna Jaussi contributed significantly with five goals, while goalie Brooke Jensen recorded eight saves to ensure the Bulldogs’ advancement. Provo will move on to face their next challenge in Saturday’s 4A Quarterfinals.
Hurricane 14, Desert Hills 11In a 4A state tournament second-round matchup, No. 4 Hurricane secured a 14-11 victory over No. 13 Desert Hills, advancing to this Saturday’s 4A Quarterfinals. Desert Hills struggled without its two top defenders due to sickness and an appendectomy, relying on two freshmen who significantly stepped up in their absence. Hurricane effectively capitalized on quick transitions to seal the win.
Timpanogos 11, Jordan 8In the 4A state tournament second round, No. 5 Timpanogos defeated No. 12 Jordan with a score of 11-8 in a nonregion matchup, advancing to the 4A Quarterfinals. Mika Hansen shined for Timpanogos, capturing four goals and four ground balls, while Jaida Davis dominated defensively with nine ground balls, four caused turnovers, and adding two goals. Jada Intharath contributed three goals to secure the win.
Canyon View 14, Highland 12No. 10 Canyon View secured a 14-12 win over No. 7 Highland in the second round of the 4A state tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals this Saturday. Olive Chestang scored four goals, while Alexa Tracey added three caused turnovers to bolster Canyon View’s defense. Josie Fonarow contributed six draw controls for Canyon View, helping the team capitalize on possession opportunities against Highland.
Ridgeline 13, Sky View 10Ninth-ranked Ridgeline secured a 13-10 victory over eighth-ranked Sky View in the second round of the 4A state tournament. With a standout performance, Ridgeline advances to this Saturday’s 4A Quarterfinals. Raney Smith led Sky View with five goals, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the RiverHawks’ charge.
Bear River 25, Snow Canyon 1Top-ranked Bear River easily dispatched No. 16 Snow Canyon in the second round of the 4A state tournament with a decisive 25-1 victory. Mollie Call led Bear River, scoring seven goals and adding two assists. The Bears advance to the 4A Quarterfinals, where they will compete this Saturday, showcasing their depth with strong contributions from Jeanine Webb and Brooklyn Briel.
Green Canyon 11, Waterford 9No. 6 Green Canyon triumphed over No. 11 Waterford in a 4A state tournament second-round game, finishing with an 11-9 victory. With this win, Green Canyon advances to the 4A Quarterfinals scheduled for this Saturday.