2023 Utah Boys High School Awards Announced

All-American, Academic All-American, Bob Scott, Blake Strebel & Coach of the Year

Congrats to all the players who were nominated and those who were selected.

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Utah Lacrosse Report

Utah Lacrosse Report on Instagram: “Thank you all for another great season of Lacrosse and for the continued support on this account!🔥🎉 We cannot wait for next year here at Utah Lacrosse Report🥍 #growthegame #utah #lacrosse 🎥: @patricksanger”

May 31, 2023

Playoff Records Updated

Before we begin, we wanted to share that the all-time playoff records have been updated. Couple of notes about the doc. We added the Southern Utah teams to the tallies. With the help of some history buffs, we were able to add a handful of games from the late 90s. I’d say this is 99% accurate for wins/losses and 98% for game scores. There are still a few that we are missing. This is also just for the boys. If anyone wants to tackle this on the girls side, let us know!

All-American

Note: The Southern Utah Lacrosse League (SULL) earned eligibility this year and had 1 spot given to them for a total of 11 spots for the state of Utah for All-American and Academic All-American.

⚡️CC Boys Lacrosse

⚡️CC Boys Lacrosse on Instagram: ”⭐️2023 ALL AMERICAN⭐️ 🇺🇸BLAKE FRANCKOWIAK 🥍 ATTACK We asked our All Americans some questions and hope their responses give a glimpse to what “makes an All American” and serves as inspiration to those with the goal or dream of becoming an All American too…. 🔴 What does lacrosse/playing lacrosse mean to you? I have been playing Lacrosse as long as I can remember. So it means everything to me. It has helped me build my character and has ultimately made me who I am today. It has helped me meet so many people that are important in my life. I play lacrosse for fun and I also because I love it. ⚪️ What does earning the All American Honor mean to you? Ever since I got into high school I’ve always wanted to be an All American. So being an All American shows that my hard work has payed off. 🔵 Who or What Motivates or Inspires you? My dad is what motivates me the most because he has always been by my side pushing me to be better, stronger, and faster. ~Blake Franckowiak, Class of ’23 @blakefranckowiak1 🤩Congratulations Blake!! Well done. Thank you for being part of a legacy and leading the way for so many.💯”

June 7, 2023

Blake Franckowiak, Corner Canyon, Attack - The Senior led the Chargers to another state championship, its third in a row. 70 goals and 61 assists later, Franckowiak was a clear All-American choice.

Chase Beyer, Park City, Attack - If you watched the 5A Championship game, it was a clear representation of what we’ve seen Beyer do all season. The Senior finished with 69 goals and 37 assists.

Jack Baird, Corner Canyon, Defense - Of course, for every good offense, you need a great defense to be a champion and that’s what Baird anchored this year for the Chargers. The Senior finished with 52 takeaways and 66 ground balls - both team highs.

Ethan Hartsfield, Olympus, Midfield - Olympus has had some great midfielders throughout the years so it’s no surprise to see a Titan Middie on this list. The Senior finished with 72 points in 14 games.

Berkley Horoba, Alta, Attack - The only 2x All-American on this list, Horoba stamped his legacy at Alta with 153 points on 70 goals and 83 assists. Horoba accounted for 434 points in 62 games for the Hawks. The UHSAA record book hasn’t been updated for this season, but when it’s published, you’ll see Horoba’s name all over it.

Jack McHenry, Park City, FOS - The Senior finished the season winning 81% of faceoffs taken. In three years at the varsity level, McHenry took 831 faceoffs and won 72.6% of them.

Davis Searle, Fremont, Attack - Searle, the lone Junior on the list, led the state in points with 161 on 76 goals and 85 assists. Searle has 351 points in 55 career games.

Jacob Osborn, Corner Canyon, Midfield - Osborn finished the season with 55 goals and 34 assists. The Senior was a vital part of the Chargers offense en route to the state’s first-ever three-peat.

Gage Phippen, Olympus, Midfield - Phippen led the Titans in goals (65) and tallied 26 assists, leading the Green and Silver to the 5A Championship. Phippen had a break out Senior year, something we could see coming after stellar contributions in 2022.

Westlake High School Lacrosse

Westlake High School Lacrosse on Instagram: “Congrats to our now graduated Senior Captain Hunter Hernandez!!! Hunter has been voted upon by coaches in the State of Utah as a US All-American lacrosse player for 2023 (top 10 players in the State) & US Academic All American (top 10 scholar athlete in the State). These 2 awards are a huge deal & are national awards. To all 10 of you who received this honor: CONGRATS!! We are honored to have one of our own at Westlake part of such a great group. & a special shoutout to @tl_utah & @tl_natn for the time devoted to developing Hunter over all these years. Hunter has been a fiercely loyal True player & his commitment to excellence has paid off. As you all look at these top 10 players, they share something in common: They ALL played competitive club lacrosse with excellent players & CHOSE to elevate their game. They stayed committed, even when it got hard. They found a way to make it happen. When costs were an issue, they found a way to get sponsors, do summer work, work part time, etc. Explore all of your options & get involved in a competitive club!! (@tl_utah @warhawkslacrosse @wasatchlc @utahsummitlc @utahhivelc). It does make a huge difference Hunter, well done 🇺🇸🥍🇺🇸. You deserve these high honors. & more are to come! #nextupriseup #usa #club #elevate #thunder #trainasagod PC @derek_huscroft”

June 6, 2023

Hunter Hernandez, Westlake, Attack - Hernandez led the state in goals (88) and had 26 assists in his Senior campaign. Hernandez had 292 points in 54 career games.

Travis Shepard, Dixie, Attack - Shepard, the first SULL All-American, finished with 80 points in 10 games as a Sophomore.

Academic All-American

All of these players had a GPA of 3.81 or higher.

Jack McHenry - Park City - FOS - 2023

Chase Beyer - Park City - Attack - 2023

Tyler Denney - Lone Peak - Midfield - 2023

Jacob Osborn - Corner Canyon - Midfield - 2023

Lincoln Hanks - Corner Canyon - Defense - 2023

Jack Baird - Corner Canyon - Defense - 2023

Logan Tucker - Lone Peak - Attack - 2023

Hunter Hernandez - Westlake - Attack - 2023

Ethan Hartsfield - Olympus - Midfield - 2023

Jacob Anderson - Juan Diego - LSM - 2023

Kaigen LeFevre - Cedar - Attack - 2023

Bob Scott Award

The Bob Scott Award is given to high school seniors who go above and beyond in service to their team, school, and community. These athletes, who truly honor the game of lacrosse, are invested in the development of the game in their town and are exemplary teammates. In addition, they must be outstanding students with high academic achievement and serve as role models within their school community.

Lincoln Hanks - Corner Canyon - Defense - 2023

Achievements: Honor Society, Fluent in Chinese, Top pianist in the State of Utah, volunteers with veterans and foster families. Hanks will also be graduating high school as a college sophomore.

Blake Strebel Award

The Blake Strebel Memorial Award is given by the Utah High School Boys Head Coaches to a deserving Senior who has demonstrated academic excellence in the classroom, leadership abilities, school and community involvement over and above the lacrosse field and overall superior personal characteristics.

Tyler Denney - Lone Peak - Midfield - 2023

Achievements: Lone Peak Top 30 Scholar Award (given to the Top 30 students at LP based on weighted classes and testing scores). Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish. National Society of High School Scholars. 4.0 All Three Years Award

Coach of the Year

Chris O’Donnell - Brighton - After a 10-9 season in 2022, O’Donnell led the Bengals to a 16-3 record and an undefeated Region 6 title in 2023. The Bengals went undefeated against in-state competition in the regular season en route to the 5A Semifinals.