College Playoff Picture Becoming Clearer, Park City Beats Santa Margarita, Riverton Beats West Jordan in Top Matchup
Plus, Utah Women's Lacrosse wins the RMWLL Championship and more!
Welcome in lacrosse fans! In case you missed it, the Utah Lacrosse Hall of Fame was revitalized last week! We’ve already had some really great nominations! We’d invite you not to make assumptions and nominate anyone and everyone you think is deserving. Only four people are currently in the Hall of Fame: Mason Goodhand (2006), Soni Bartlett (2007), David Allen (2007) and Michael O’Malley (2009). There are a TON of deserving people who have helped bring the sport to where it is today, so don’t be shy and go nominate them!
Honoring Utah’s Lacrosse Legends: The Return of the Hall of Fame
Following a 17‑year pause, the Utah Lacrosse Hall of Fame has been restored. Our community includes many exceptional players, coaches, referees, administrators, and contributors who have advanced the sport, Jeff Brzoska and I, in partnership with the Mountain West Lacrosse Foundation, have reopened the Hall of Fame to honor these individuals.
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College
Mens
The playoff races became a little bit clearer after the weekend action. Let’s see where we stand.
In the NCAA, Utah beat Jacksonville in a great game where the Utes secured the 9-8 win. The Dolphins jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first quarter. Jacksonville Goalie Ryan Della Rocco was on fire, making save after save. Utah scored three in a row midway through the second quarter to pull within one. Both teams would score one more goal in the quarter to make the score 5-4 at halftime in favor of the Dolphins. Jacksonville opened the scoring in the second half at the 5:49 mark in the quarter. Will Overly would answer for the Utes but Jacksonville pulled it back on its next possession. The Utes dominated the fourth quarter with Luke McNamara getting a goal, then Nathan Chalmers had two goals to give the Utes their first lead with 4:12 left in the game. Kyle Harrison added an insurance goal at 3:13 on a fast break which was his first career goal as a Ute. The Dolphins scored with 7 seconds left then had another attempt that was saved by Utah Goalie Colin Lenskold to end the game. Chalmers had 3 goals to lead the Utes. The win clinched a spot in the ASUN playoffs which will be played on May 1 and May 3 in Jacksonville.
Westminster needed to win by two or more goals against Colorado Mesa on Thursday in order to host the RMAC Championships and they did just that. It was another great game between these two rivals. The game was tied at 13 with 1:27 left in the game. The Mavericks had just scored but Westminster won the next faceoff. After a minute of possession, Cam Conti scored to give the Griffins the lead. Ashton Karch won the faceoff for Westminster then took it down the field. The Griffins attacked quickly as Luke Sillstrop found Theo Le for the goal with 15 seconds left. The Griffins won the next faceoff and iced the game. Ridge Crouch led the Griffins with 3 goals and 3 assists. Theo finished with 2 goals and 2 assists. Karch went 16-23 from the faceoff X. The RMAC playoffs will be on April 24 and 26.
In the MCLA D-I, No. 1 UVU and No. 2 BYU headed to Colorado to take on Colorado and Colorado State. Both Utah teams came home with wins. It’s the first time UVU has beaten the Colorado schools in the regular season in Colorado. On Thursday, UVU beat Colorado State, 20-9 while BYU beat Colorado, 12-11. On Friday, UVU beat Colorado, 15-7. BYU defeated Colorado State on Saturday, 20-9. With some assumptions, UVU and BYU should be the No. 1 and No. 2 seed respectively in the RMLC D-I playoffs that begin on April 24 at Zions Bank Stadium.
With Utah State beating Southern Utah on Sunday, the Aggies should be the No. 2 seed from the Northwest division in the RMLC D-II and will take on No. 1 seed from the Southwest, Air Force Club. The RMLC D-II playoffs are also at Zions Bank Stadium on April 24.
Coming Up
This week will give fans plenty of opportunities to see live college lacrosse. Get out and go support the local colleges!
Wednesday
8:00pm - Utah Club @ BYU - kslsports.com/watch
Saturday
Noon - Queens @ Utah - ESPN+
Noon - Northwest Nazarene @ Westminster - RMAC Network
1:00pm - Utah Tech @ BYU - kslsports.com/watch
5:00pm - Utah Club @ Utah Valley - kslsports.com/watch
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Womens
It was a great weekend to be a Ute! The University of Utah women’s team took home the championship at the RMWLL Playoffs on Saturday, narrowly defeating rival BYU 9-8. Ask any of the fans, Olivia Lowe was the star of the game, keeping the net safe and helping the team keep BYU at bay. They now head to Naples, Florida, for the WCLA National Tournament on May 11-16th.
While BYU didn’t take home the top spot, they did have a few bright spots, including taking down Utah County rival UVU in an earlier round, 21-9.
It was a hard week for Westminster as the team suffered two losses while on the road. First, they fell to Regis University on Friday, 16-5, and then suffered defeat at the hands of UC Colorado Springs on Sunday, 20-9. The Griffins now head back to Dumke Field for the last two games of the season.
All college scores, recaps, schedules, live stream links and more can be found on our Scores page.
High School
I wanted to point everyone to our Resources page where you can find:
Playoff History
College Scores
Camps and Clinics
RPI Visualizations (best viewed on a computer)
I’ll update all of these resources as I get info but I do update the RPI visualizations daily.
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Boys’ Week 6 Coaches Poll
Despite several teams being on Spring Break, there was still plenty of action on the field.
No. 1 Park City (9-2): The Miners beat West Field, 13-2, on Wednesday, then beat Santa Margarita, 9-8, on Friday at Westminster. Henry Alnwick had 3 goals and 2 assists. Thomas Fannon had 3 goals and 1 assist. Benjamin Gibbs and Matix Black had 4 takeaways. The Miners are in action again on April 22 against West Jordan then face a gauntlet against No. 4 Farmington (4/24), No. 5 Olympus (4/28), No. 7 Judge Memorial (5/1) and No. 3 Corner Canyon (5/6). The Judge game will likely decide who wins the Region 4 title.
No. 2 Brighton (5-2): The Bengals remained idle during the break, holding steady at the second spot. The Bengals open region play this week and will face No. 6 Alta on Wednesday, then Woods Cross on Friday.
No. 3 Corner Canyon (7-2): After a quiet break, the Chargers remain at number three with one first-place vote in their pocket. The Chargers will head to Salt Lake City to take on No. 7 Judge Memorial on Tuesday in the lone game for the week. Corner Canyon will open region play next week against American Fork and Lone Peak.
No. 4 Farmington (7-1): The Phoenix beat Riverton on Tuesday, 12-7, then opened region play with a 11-9 win over Weber (see recap below). Kai Beynon, Josh Vashaw and Cole Smith had 3 goals each against Riverton. Hudson Anderson had 5 takeaways. The Hoskins/Barrus goalie duo combined for 15 saves. Farmington will head to Davis on Tuesday. The Phoenix finish the week against Syracuse.
No. 5 Olympus (6-3): Moving up one spot, the Titans enter the post-break stretch on the heels of a strong performance against East. Region play begins for the Titans this week with games at Woods Cross and Skyline. The Titans will then take on No. 10 Bountiful, No. 1 Park City, Viewmont, No. 6 Alta and No. 2 Brighton before the season ends.
No. 6 Alta (8-2): The Hawks headed to Maryland for the break and came away with two victories. On Wednesday, the Hawks beat Manchester Valley, 10-8, then beat Hereford, 10-7, on Friday. The team also caught up with alumni Berkley Horoba at Towson who showed the team around, visited USA Lacrosse Headquarters (a cool experience if you can get there!), went to Washington D.C. and the Maryland v. Rutgers game on Saturday. Looked like a blast! No rest for the Hawks though as they head to No. 2 Brighton on Wednesday and host East on Friday.
No. 7 Judge Memorial (5-4): The Bulldogs had Spring Break and will used the rest to prepare for No. 3 Corner Canyon on Tuesday. On Friday, the Bulldogs will head to Colorado to take on Grand Junction.
No. 8 Skyridge (11-1): The Falcons are coming off Spring Break and will take on American Fork on Thursday to open region play.
No. 9 Juan Diego (8-2): The Soaring Eagle enjoyed a successful spring break in California, picking up quality wins over Poway and St. Augustine. Juan Diego will head to Sky View on Friday.
No. 10 Bountiful (8-1): The Redhawks beat Davis on Friday, 19-4, with strong play from Carter Terry who had 4 goals and 7 assists. Theo Holt had 6 goals and 1 assist.
Teams who are on the outside of the Top 10 include Timpview, Mountain Ridge and Wasatch. There are some great 4A battles this week starting today with Ridgeline @ Waterford, Sky View @ Bear River and Green Canyon @ Mountain Crest. Snow Canyon @ Dixie on Wednesday could decide Region 9. Dixie also comes north to take on Hillcrest and Bonneville on Saturday. Westlake heads to Bingham on Thursday in a battle of 7-2 teams.
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Boys Spotlight Game of the Week by Hill and Hill Photography
Week 6 – Weber vs Farmington
The Weber Warriors opened its Region 1 schedule against the veteran Farmington Phoenix on Thursday. Despite being a young squad facing a high-ranked opponent, the Warriors showed significant resilience in a hard-fought 11-9 loss.
Farmington asserted dominance early, with Josh Vashaw, Kai Beynon, and Carson Egan quickly building a 3-0 lead. While Weber struggled to find their rhythm against Farmington’s goalie, Brandon Barrus, freshman Kaleb Romero finally broke through with a breakaway goal late in the first quarter.
The second quarter saw Kage Panter cut the lead to 4-2, but the Phoenix responded decisively. Four consecutive goals—including a hat trick from Cole Smith—helped Farmington secure a commanding 8-2 lead by halftime.
Weber refused to back down in the second half. Tightening their defense with strong work from goalie Rhett Hancock, the Warriors outscored the Phoenix 3-1 in the third quarter with goals from Panter, Jake Greenhalgh, and Isaac Jackson.
The momentum carried into the fourth, where Panter’s fourth goal of the afternoon brought Weber within a single point of a tie. However, Farmington proved why they are a top-tier program; they bent but didn’t break. Late goals from Vashaw and Brock Milne halted the comeback and allowed the Phoenix to escape with the win.
Girls’ Week 6 Coaches Poll
While the top of the rankings remained a fortress this week, the major story revolves around dominant “statement” victories and the return of a familiar powerhouse to the Top 10. With several undefeated streaks on the line and regional play heating up, the path to the state championship is becoming clearer for the elite few.
No. 1 Park City (9-2): The Miners maintained its top ranking with 12 first-place votes following a strong bounce-back victory over Mountain Ridge. They are off this week but are preparing for a massive upcoming slate featuring Lone Peak and the undefeated Riverton.
No. 2 Riverton (9-0): The Silverwolves made a powerful statement this week with a convincing win over previously undefeated West Jordan to remain perfect on the season. This roster is packed with talent and looks fully prepared to dominate the 6A tournament bracket.
No. 3 Skyridge (9-1): Holding steady at number three, the Falcons enjoyed a spring break hiatus to recharge for the final stretch of the season. They return to the field this week for key region matchups against Lehi and a highly anticipated rematch with American Fork.
No. 4 Mountain Ridge (7-3): Despite a tough loss to top-ranked Park City, the Sentinels hold their position as coaches recognize their willingness to play the state’s hardest schedule. They now move into a series of local battles in the southwest valley against Copper Hills and Herriman.
No. 5 Bear River (9-0): The Bears continue their perfect run with another convincing win, this time over Green Canyon, keeping them firmly in the title conversation. They remain a 4A favorite as they look toward their next regional test against Mountain Crest.
No. 6 West Jordan (9-1): The Jaguars suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Riverton, but they only remained at the sixth spot due to the high level of respect from the coaches. They will look to get back on track this week with games against Alta and Salem Hills.
No. 7 Fremont (8-2): The Silverwolves are one of the hottest teams in the state, jumping up one spot after a dominant post-break win over Northridge. Coaches are warning the rest of the 5A classification to watch out for this team as they prepare for Clearfield and West Field.
No. 8 Farmington (6-3): Dropping one spot in a switch with Fremont, the Phoenix are entering a brutal stretch of their schedule to prepare for their title defense. They face a much-improved Syracuse team and a traditional rival in Davis this coming week.
No. 9 Brighton (6-1): After a brief hiatus from the rankings, the Bengals have bounced back into the Top 10 based on the overall strength of their early-season resume. They return to Region 5 action this week with critical games against Alta and Woods Cross.
No. 10 Provo (9-1): The Bulldogs continue to be the “sleeper” of the 4A classification, moving up one spot as they take total control of their region. They are taking their high-scoring offense on the road to Southern Utah this week for matchups against Hurricane and Cedar City.
The “bubble” is as crowded as ever, with Lone Peak being the most notable exclusion despite receiving a first-place vote from the coaches. Other teams narrowly missing the cut include Davis and Salem Hills, both of whom remain in striking distance. The central theme of the week was the separation of the “elites,” as Park City and Riverton both secured definitive wins against Top 10 opponents to solidify their status at the summit.
Girls Spotlight Game of the Week by Hill and Hill Photography
Week 6 - Riverton vs West Jordan
The ranks of the undefeated are thinning. Following a high-stakes showdown this past Friday, only Bear River and the Riverton Silverwolves remain unblemished in Utah lacrosse. Riverton secured its spot by handing the West Jordan Jaguars their first loss of the 2026 season in a 15-6 victory.
West Jordan initially caught the Silverwolves off guard. Although Riverton’s Maggie Bird opened the scoring, the Jaguars responded with a four-goal surge led by Jordyn Hughes, Betty Smith, and Lily Henderson. A late goal by Paisley Young kept Riverton within reach, ending the first quarter trailing 4-2.
Following sideline adjustments, Riverton took command. Goalie Ella Snow and the defense stifled the Jaguars, holding them to a single goal in the second quarter. Meanwhile, the Silverwolves’ offense erupted; Suli Tafisi sparked a five-goal rally with a successful free-position shot, followed by points from Bird, Davenport, and the Young sisters to take a 7-5 halftime lead.
The Silverwolves never looked back. Paisley and Marlei Young extended the lead quickly in the third, followed by a goal from Avery Johnson. While Henderson managed one final goal for the Jaguars, Riverton’s defense shut them out entirely in the fourth quarter. Insurance goals from Cara Erramouspe, Mya Christian, Tafisi, Davenport, and Bird punctuated the dominant performance.
West Jordan will look to rebound against Alta, while Riverton puts its undefeated streak on the line against Westlake.
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Notes
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PLL Draft on Tuesday
The Utah Arrowhead is hosting a PLL College Draft party on Tuesday at Legends Pub & Grill Downtown. All ages are welcome. The event starts at 4:45pm with the official draft starting at 5pm. The Utah Archers currently have the No. 1 pick.
The PLL/Lacrosse Network also published a mock draft which had Utah Attackman Ryan Stines going No. 20 to Boston and Utah LSM Nikko DiPonio going No. 32 to the Atlas.
Also this week, Mike Carcone of the Utah Mammoth was seen repping a Brett Dobson Archers jersey on his way to the locker room. Love to see it!
That’s it for this week! See you on the sidelines.