BYU Men Go 3-0 in Tennessee, BYU Women Beat UVU, Week 3 High School Coaches Polls Released
Plus, college recaps, traveling trophies and more!
Welcome in lacrosse fans to another edition of the Utah Lax Report. I was on a call this week with some of the fine folks at IMLAX and was reminded that around 2018 we used to make an ad for the Deseret News called the ‘Utah Lax Report’. I made it with the watchful eye of Bob Caldwell and it ran every week in the print edition of the Deseret News. It was the catalyst that eventually led to what you’re reading today.
While we talk a lot about what happens on the field, I often think about all the things that happen in our sport off the field. One of the thoughts I’ve had this week revolves around traveling trophies for rivalry games. Maryland - Johns Hopkins has a large, wooden crab that gets passed to the winner each year. Olympus and Skyline have a painted rock for their football rivalry. It’s time for traveling trophies to become a thing for lacrosse in Utah. I should mention that there is one already in the state. The winner of the Judge v. Waterford game gets to take home and display the an old bucket helmet that is painted Judge Red and Waterford Blue. Here are a couple of ideas for others:
Utah v. Air Force (Men’s NCAA D-I): Six of the 8 games in this rivalry have been one-goal affairs. One was a two-goal game. Typically the winner is the regular season ASUN champ. I think this game needs a giant wooden feather as the trophy as it ties the feathers of a Falcons to Swoop AND the feathers on the drum/circle in the Utes primary logo. I also wanted to avoid anything ‘Rocky Mountain’ related as I think that trope is a little played out.
Juan Diego v. Judge: It was good to see the boys teams playing on St. Patrick’s Day again, a tradition that dates way back to 2009 when current Judge principal Pat Lambert was the head coach at Juan Diego. The teams used to attend Mass together as well on game day. If the teams continue the St. Patrick’s Day theme, I think a giant Shamrock should fit the bill.
Spanish Fork v. American Fork: I’ll admit I saw this on the Spanish Fork Instagram last week as they claimed it to be the ‘Battle of the Forks’. This sparked the idea for a giant fork to go to the winner.
Sky View v. Green Canyon: A bronze bust of Troy Oldham would fit best. Oldham coached at Sky View for several years before Green Canyon opened and has been a great coach in Cache Valley all these years.
Geographic Versions: You could also do trophies that tie geographies together like ‘Battle for the Ridge’ which would be Mountain Ridge, Skyridge and maybe throw in Ridgeline? ‘Battle for the Skies’ could include Skyline, Skyridge and Sky View? ‘Mayor of the Mountains’ could fit Mountain Ridge, Mountain View, Maple Mountain and Mountain Crest. Something tying Green Canyon and Snow Canyon would be fun considering the ‘Canyon’ of land between them. I’m sure something for Timpanogos and Timpview could be arranged that deals with a mountain of some sort.
East/West/Highland: The Battle for Salt Lake City.
It’s fun to think about and I hope to see some trophies come to fruition. Tell us below your ideas for a traveling trophy!
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College
Mens
Utah headed to Charlottesville, Virginia, to Stott Stadium, home of the 2026 Men’s Championship game, and fell to the Cavaliers, 16-11. The first half was an even effort by both teams with Virginia holding a 5-4 lead at halftime. A strong third quarter and strong faceoff play lifted Virginia to an insurmountable lead over Utah who is now 5-3 heading into ASUN play. Luke McNamara had 4 goals and 1 assist. Will Overly finished with 4 goals. Zach White had 4 assists. Colin Lenskold had 13 saves.
Westminster scrimmaged Southern Virginia on Wednesday in front of a full grandstand, then went to Idaho to take on Northwest Nazarene where they dominated the Nighthawks, 24-8. The Griffins had a 14-3 halftime lead before cruising to victory. Twenty Griffins registered a point led by Luke Sillstrop who had 6 goals and 1 assist. Christian Jones had 17 saves and the win.
In the MCLA, No. 2 BYU had a three game swing in Tennessee where it proved it once again is a top team in the club ranks. First was a showdown with Auburn which saw the Cougars win, 14-6. Then, BYU took on No. 7 Liberty and won in convincing fashion, 25-12. Mason Quick had 5 goals and 2 assists to lead the team in points. Cade Kirschner and Gavin Taylor each had 4 goals for the Cougars. On Saturday, BYU faced No. 6 Tennessee and won 12-10. BYU had a 11-5 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Vols outscored BYU 5-1 in the final frame but it wasn’t enough. Kirschner had 4 goals and 2 assists. Easton Carter had 1 goal and 4 assists. Easton Wilkey had 17 saves for the Cougars.
No. 1 UVU also went to Idaho and faced Minnesota and Boise State and left with two wins. The Wolverines manhandled the Gophers, 27-4 and did the same to Boise State, winning 23-8.
Utah State beat Minn-Duluth, 6-5, on Sunday to improve to 3-7 on the year. The Aggies will take on the Utah Club on Sunday at 7:00pm.
Coming Up
This week is another great week to see live lacrosse beginning on Thursday when Westminster hosts Colorado Mesa in a key RMAC showdown. The last four games between these teams have been split and decided by just 5 total goals. It will be a must-see game at 7:00pm on Dumke Field.
On Friday, the Utah Club team will host No. 3 South Carolina. That game is slated for 7:00pm and can be streamed from uteslacrosseclub.com/livestream.
On Saturday, the action begins at 11:00am with Westminster hosting Adams State. Then, at Ute Field at Noon, Utah takes on Bellarmine. The Utes haven’t lost to the Knights and will look to get back in the win column as ASUN play begins. At 1:00pm, No. 3 South Carolina will take on No. 1 Utah Valley in MCLA action. SUU heads to Montana for a showdown with No. 6 Montana State in the MCLA D-II ranks.
On Sunday, SUU will take on No. 5 Montana at Noon then the Utah Club team will host Utah State on Crimson Field at 7:00pm.
I’d encourage you to get out to as many of these home games as you can but if you can’t make it, most are streamed. You can find schedule, scores and streaming links at scores.utahlaxreport.com.
Thursday
7:00pm - Colorado Mesa @ Westminster
Friday
7:00pm - No. 3 South Carolina @ Utah Club
Saturday
11:00am - Adams State @ Westminster
Noon - Bellarmine @ Utah
1:00pm - No. 3 South Carolina @ No. 1 Utah Valley
2:00pm - SUU @ No. 6 Montana State
Sunday
Noon - SUU @ No. 5 Montana
7:00pm - Utah State @ Utah Club
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Womens
Westminster had two wins this week, first against William Jewel 20-7, and then against Colorado Mesa 16-13. In the game against Jewell, the Griffins got off to an early start with an immediate 6-0 scoring run to open the first quarter. The Griffins’ offense remained relentless throughout the game, led by standout performances from Jordan Williamson and Holly Shoughro, who combined for multiple goals and assists.
Playing against Mesa, Westminster overcame a massive fourth-quarter surge, responding to a 13-13 tie with three unanswered goals in the final minutes to secure the win. Jordan Williamson and Olivia Petrosky anchored the offense throughout the contest, leading a clinical 10-4 first-half performance and delivering the clutch goals needed to seal the game.
BYU and Utah Valley University faced off on Saturday. BYU walked away with a resounding win 14 to 2. The University of Utah and Utah State both played doubleheaders this weekend. First up, USU took on BSU and beat them on Saturday in Logan. On Sunday, Utah took on Boise State and beat them 19-7. The Aggies then faced off against the Utes, falling to them 17-5.
Coming Up
This coming week, the women’s teams are traveling and all of them are heading to Colorado. On the 27th, Westminster will face off with Fort Lewis, Utah will play Colorado State and UVA will play the University of Colorado. On Saturday, UVU and Utah will switch opponents, with Utah playing Colorado and UVU playing CSU. Then on Sunday, Westminster will battle CSU Pueblo.
Friday
1:00pm - Westminster @ Fort Lewis
4:30pm - Utah @ Colorado State
5:00pm - UVU @ Colorado
Saturday
8:00am - Utah @ Colorado
11:00am - UVU @ Colorado State
Sunday
10:00am - Westminster @ CSU Pueblo
All college scores, recaps, schedules, live stream links and more can be found on our Scores page.
High School
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Boys’ Week 3 Coaches Poll
Week 3 of the boys high school season saw several ranked matchups and other great results from Snow Canyon to Sky View.
Brighton remained the top team in this week’s poll due to wins over Wasatch, 15-6, and No. 3 Corner Canyon, 13-12. Gabe Carrera had 7 points against Wasatch and four against the Chargers. Brighton heads to No. 5 Farmington on Tuesday then doesn’t play again until it takes on No. 2 Park City on 4/3.
Park City is off to a great start with wins last week over No. 7 Alta, 9-3, and Davis, 16-3. The Miners defense is allowing just 3.5 goals per game. Wade Birch and Henry Alnwick are the dynamic duo for the Miners thus far. Park City will head to Colorado to play Cherry Creek and Valor Christian this week.
Corner Canyon moved up three spots with a 9-8 win over No. 5 Farmington and a one goal loss to No. 1 Brighton on Friday. Pearson Degracie has 15 goals and 10 assists for the Chargers this season. The question mark at faceoff coming into the season seems to be figured out with Kampton Dutton (69%) and Evan Wentworth (50%) taking the face. The Chargers will take on Mountain Ridge and Cedar Valley this week.
Olympus has put together nice results so far this season with the lone loss coming to Los Alamitos (CA). The Titans beat Herriman 17-5 on Wednesday then beat No. 8 Skyridge, 16-8, on Friday. James Cannon, Cameron Johnson and Kai Rossi all had 4 points for the Titans on Friday. The next four for the Titans feature No. 9 Juan Diego, No. 6 Judge, No. 3 Corner Canyon and an up and coming East squad.
Farmington took on No. 3 Corner Canyon on Tuesday and fell, 9-8. They rebounded well against Northridge, winning 18-2. Wyatt Salmon had 2 goals and 2 assists against Corner Canyon while Kai Beynon and Ryder Hill had 5 points each against Northridge. The Phoenix will head to No. 1 Brighton on Tuesday then will take time off for Spring break before hosting Riverton on 4/7.
Judge Memorial fell two spots after a 17-9 win over No. 9 Juan Diego on St. Patrick’s Day and losing to No. 7 Alta, 15-12 on Friday. Sean Jerome had 9 points against the Soaring Eagle while Freddy Gowski had 6 points against the Hawks. Judge will host Riverton on Wednesday then head to No. 4 Olympus on Friday.
Alta lost 9-3 to No. 2 Park City then beat No. 6 Judge on Friday, 15-12. There wasn’t much to write home about for the Hawks faithful against Park City but Beckham Horoba did notch 2 goals with Colby Blackham getting the other. Kellen Torina went 11 of 13 at the faceoff X for Alta. On Friday, Horoba once again led the team with 3 goals and 2 assists. Bridger Tueller had 13 saves and the win in goal for Alta. The Hawks will head to Westlake on Tuesday in a game that can be streamed live on kslsports.com/watch. The Hawks will then host Wasatch on Thursday. The next four games after that include No. 3 Corner Canyon, a trip to Maryland to face Manchester Valley and Hereford, then No. 1 Brighton.
Skyridge was on a roll until Friday night where it suffered a 16-8 loss to No. 4 Olympus. The Falcons will play three games this week starting today at Hillcrest. Skyridge then hosts Maple Mountain on Wednesday and Westlake on Friday.
Juan Diego had a reality check on Tuesday, losing to No. 6 Judge on Tuesday, 17-9. The Soaring Eagle bounced back with a nice 18-7 win over Timpanogos on Friday. Noah Schuyler had 4 goals and 5 assists in the win. Juan Diego will host Mountain Crest tonight then take on No. 4 Olympus on Wednesday.
Bountiful enters the polls after earning a 5-1 start to the season. The lone loss is to No. 2 Park City on March 13. Last week the Redhawks bested Bingham, 9-6, then Syracuse, 20-5. Carter Terry is in fine form after he scored 4 goals against Bingham and 5 against Syracuse. Bountiful will host Lone Peak on Tuesday, then head to East on Friday.
Other teams to keep your eye on would be Westlake (5-0), Riverton (5-2), Green Canyon (7-0), Mountain Crest (6-0) and Bear River (4-1).
I wanted to also callout a feature on the Weber boys team, who have given up social media this season. KSL ran an article about this week.
Also, each week we take the leaders in all stat categories and publish them on Instagram so be sure to check it out there! We also collab with awesome creators in the community who get great shots like this backhand goal from Snow Canyons’ Ace Hafen.
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Boys Spotlight Game of the Week by Hill and Hill Photography
Maple Mountain vs Waterford
The Waterford Ravens boys’ lacrosse team opened their 2026 season this past Monday, hosting the Maple Mountain Eagles in a high-energy debut. After waiting all spring for their first whistle, the Ravens proved they were ready, securing a hard-fought 14-9 victory.
Waterford’s Max Mishurda ignited the offense immediately, netting two quick goals for an early 2-0 lead. While Maple Mountain’s Tate Anderson answered back, Ravens Noah Chao and Andrew Rurka responded with back-to-back points. A late buzzer-beater by Eagle Bode Belka ended the first quarter with Waterford up 4-2.
The second quarter belonged entirely to the Ravens. A five-goal barrage—led by Mishurda’s hat trick and contributions from freshman Pierce Hauber, Kellen Kemper, and Gavin Rurka—extended the lead. Anderson managed another “sneaky” goal for the Eagles just before halftime, leaving the score at 9-3.
Maple Mountain surged in the third quarter. Anderson, Carson Bingham, Jensen Grimshaw, and Max Cuell combined for a four-goal run, cutting the deficit significantly. However, Waterford’s Chao scored in the final seconds to break the streak, maintaining a 10-7 lead heading into the final frame.
In the fourth, freshman goalie Sean O’Brien and the Ravens’ “stingy” defense locked down, allowing only two more goals. Meanwhile, Hauber fueled a four-goal offensive response to seal the 14-9 win.
Girls’ Week 3 Coaches Poll
For the third week in a row, Park City is at the top of the charts for coaches across the state. The proof is in the pudding; the Miners are undefeated and had an amazing victory over number six Farmington this week, 18-2. Sophomore Nadia Szajkun led the team to the victory with 7 of those goals.
Skyridge is the week’s biggest climber in the upper echelon, jumping two spots after dominant victories over Mountain Ridge and Olympus. This surge has placed the program on a new level of statewide respect, setting up a highly anticipated rivalry match against Lone Peak next week.
The Riverton Silverwolves continue to play a relentless style of lacrosse that has forced coaches across the state to take notice. Their undefeated record and high-scoring offense have earned them a two-spot jump into the top three, with freshman Cara Erramouspe leading the team early in the season with 4 goals in their game against Pleasant Grove.
Despite being undefeated and having played a more grueling schedule against larger classifications, Bear River actually dropped a spot this week. They remain in total control of their season, however, and will look to validate their elite status in an upcoming matchup against Ridgeline.
It was a humbling week for Mountain Ridge, which took the poll’s biggest hit by dropping three spots. While the loss to Skyridge was tough, they showed resilience with a bounce-back win over Lone Peak and remain a dangerous threat in the top five. Keep an eye out for sophomore Lucy Rigby, who is averaging more than five goals a game.
Farmington is quietly handling its business and climbing back up the rankings with a one-spot improvement. Their only losses have come against the top-ranked teams in the state, Riverton and Park City, proving they can compete with anyone. They are rebuilding after losing top players last year, but senior Lydia Judd is keeping the momentum going, with a near-perfect shot percentage of 92.9%.
It has been an uncharacteristically difficult season for the perennial powerhouse Olympus Titans, who dropped one spot this week. After tough losses to Syracuse and Skyridge, they are searching for consistency as they head into a challenging stretch against Farmington and Riverton.
The Lone Peak Knights are hanging tough in the middle of the pack, moving up one spot despite a mixed bag of results. While they have lost their last two games, they have kept the scores close, and senior Norah Lisonbee is averaging 4 points a game going into this week.
Brighton remains a bit of a mystery this year, sliding down one spot as coaches look for more data on the Bengals. While they have recorded impressive wins over Payson and Skyline, their true potential will be tested this week in matchups against Salem Hills and Bingham.
Salem Hills is living up to its name by staying “silent and deadly,” holding firm at #10 without any movement in the rankings. They’ve preferred to stay under the radar while stacking wins on the road, with an amazing victory over Cedar, where junior Maddie Gailey didn’t miss a shot, with five total goals.
Girls Spotlight Game of the Week by Hill and Hill Photography
Spanish Fork vs Copper Hills
In a cross-classification showdown this past Tuesday, the Copper Hills Grizzlies (3-1) hosted the Spanish Fork Dons (1-2) for a competitive St. Patrick’s Day battle. Despite a back-and-forth struggle through three quarters, the Grizzlies pulled away late for a 12-7 victory.
Copper Hills star Elise Southworth opened the scoring just minutes in, but Spanish Fork responded quickly. Well-placed goals from Ashley Peterson and Reese Larson gave the Dons a brief 2-1 lead. However, Southworth and teammate Ivy Anderson found the net to reclaim a 3-2 lead for the Grizzlies by the end of the first.
The second quarter was a mirror-match of scoring. Copper Hills’ Julie Tipton celebrated a hard-fought goal with an Irish jig, only to be answered by Peterson’s second point for the Dons. The teams traded scores—including goals from Southworth and the Dons’ Kelsie Applegarth—leaving the Grizzlies with a narrow 6-4 halftime lead.
Defense dominated the third quarter. Spanish Fork’s Alex Palmer recorded an impressive 18 saves on the day, while Copper Hills’ Ava Florez also reached double-digit saves. Despite the defensive wall, Naomi Rudd and Adia Gardner scored for the Dons, while Southworth added her sixth goal of the afternoon to keep the Grizzlies up 7-6.
The Grizzlies’ offense finally broke through in the fourth, erupting for five goals to seal the win. Addi Campbell, Tipton, and Southworth all contributed to the final surge.
Stick Clicks
Thank you to all the photographers who submitted this week! We have a great variety of pictures and I’m very grateful for the response for this feature. We’ll do this every week! On a separate, but related note, we’ll be hosting an end of year photo contest! Stay tuned for details.
Click on the photos to see them in a gallery. Photos this week come from: Case Bolt, Michelle Socci, Tyree McFarland and Karen Hansen. (Best viewed on a computer!)
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Notes
Interview w/ Chandler Wescott
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Lynx Lacrosse Club Partners with West Coast Starz to Launch Girls National Program
Elevating opportunities for elite female athletes across the Western United States
Lynx Lacrosse Club is proud to announce a strategic partnership with West Coast Starz to launch the West Coast Starz Girls National Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to elevate elite female lacrosse players across the Western United States and provide a clear, centralized pathway to college recruitment.
Building on the proven success of the West Coast Starz platform; widely recognized as one of the premier national club brands with a strong track record of player development and college placement, the new girls program will bring together top talent from across the western region into age-based national teams.
“This partnership represents a major step forward for girls lacrosse in the West,” said Adam Ghitelman. “By aligning with West Coast Starz, we’re giving our athletes access to a national platform while maintaining the integrity and strength of our local club.”
A National Platform for Western Talent
The West Coast Starz Girls Program will operate with a geographically diverse, top tier, network of western regional clubs, including Lynx Lacrosse, creating alignment across organizations from all over the West.
Key features of the program include:
Centralized national tryouts to identify top players across grad years 2030–2027
Non-competing structure that complements existing club schedules
Participation in Select Invite only elite East Coast recruiting events to maximize exposure
A streamlined, consistent pathway for player development and college recruitment
Transformational Benefits for Players and Clubs
Through this partnership, Lynx athletes will gain access to:
Competition against top national talent in premier recruiting divisions
Direct exposure to college coaches through camps and tournaments
Enhanced development through elite coaching and national-level play
Expanded visibility via Adrenaline’s national marketing platform
Access to top tier events such as Adrenaline All American Game
Dedicated recruitment guidance and assistance
Additionally, the program introduces unique WCS only opportunities such as:
NCAA-instructed training camps, including a premier Las Vegas event with on-field coaching, recruiting evaluations, and education sessions
Access to premium gear, branding, and NIL opportunities for top athletes
A fully supported infrastructure, with operations, logistics, and recruiting guidance managed at the national level
For Lynx Lacrosse Club, the partnership strengthens its position as a leader in the region by:
Increasing recruiting success for top athletes
Providing new development opportunities
Streamlining the experience and path for elite players within a unified national pipeline
Expanding national visibility for the program and its coaches
A Clear, Strategic Pathway
The program will follow a simple, recruiter-focused annual calendar:
August: National tryouts
Fall & Summer: Training camps with college coaches + East Coast recruiting tournaments
“This is about creating access and opportunity,” said Alex Cade. “For too long, top players in the West have had limited visibility compared to their East Coast peers. Together with Lynx, we’re changing that.”
About Lynx Lacrosse Club
Lynx Lacrosse Club is a premier girls lacrosse program committed to developing elite athletes across the Western United States. Known for its high-level coaching, competitive teams, and focus on player advancement, Lynx provides athletes with the tools and exposure needed to succeed at the collegiate level. The club is dedicated to building confident, skilled players while fostering a culture of excellence and opportunity.
About West Coast Starz
West Coast Starz is a nationally recognized lacrosse platform with a 90% recruitment success rate, top 5 ranking nationally and featuring elite players from across the Western United States, with a strong history of national championships and college recruiting success.
Last but not least, the ULR staff picks 6 games to highlight each Tuesday in our weekly feature: ULR Staff Picks. Read last weeks here.