Honoring the Memory of Callum Robinson, Recap on Olympus and Park, Recap on American Fork vs Lone Peak and Coaches Poll
May 6th Boys High School
Hello second winter! Hope all our boarders and Skiers are loving the snow. While it’s defiantly is putting a damper on our practices and games today.
In today's article, we'll be honoring the memory of a beloved friend, mentor, and teammate, Callum Robinson. We’ll also be diving into the matchups between Olympus vs Park City (Boys) and Brighton vs Highland (Girls) a long with our top 10 teams.
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Callum Robinson: 1991-2024
The lacrosse community is heartbroken by the tragic news that we received over the weekend. We mourn the loss of a soul who touched lives from the United States to Australia, taken from us in what appears to be a senseless act of robbery in Baja California, Mexico. Callum, along with his brother Jake and their friend Jack Carter Rhoad, were avid surfers, chasing waves in Baja California over the weekend. For more details, you can find the story on CNN.
Callum was not only known for his exceptional lacrosse skills, showcased on teams like PLL Atlas, the Australian National team, Stevenson, Wimmer, and San Diego Lacrosse, but also for his boundless love for the sport. Affectionately known as the Koala, he resided in sunny California, where he found joy in surfing, coaching lacrosse, and playing the game he cherished.
Olympus holds Park City to 3 goals in a big 5A matchup
by: Porter Wells
In Wednesday's contest, the Olympus Titans faced off against the visiting Park City Miners in a showdown that highlighted the Titans' defensive prowess. Despite a tough challenge from the out-of-region 5A opponent, the Titans emerged victorious, holding the Miners to just 3 goals. The Titans showcased their offensive depth with 7 goals scored by 6 different players.
Senior Defender Grey Peterson shone brightly on the field, leading the team in scoring with 2 goals. The Titans' defense, anchored by Senior Defender/LSM Samuel Smith, stifled the Miners' offense particularly in the 2nd and 4th quarters. Smith's impressive performance included 6 takeaways and 7 ground balls, contributing significantly to the team's success.
Despite falling short, Senior Goalie AJ Silianoff displayed resilience, making 9 crucial saves for the Miners. Junior Attack Ian Marsland also made his mark for Park City with 2 goals and an assist, showcasing his offensive prowess.
Looking back on the game, Coach Merrell emphasized the defensive battle that ensued. Grey Peterson and Sam Smith received accolades for their outstanding contributions, with Peterson's 2 long pole goals providing a significant lift to the team. Aydric Burleigh's dominance at the X, going 9/13, played a pivotal role in the Titans' success. Additionally, Charlie Droitsch, Cole Cummings, and Andrew Clayton exhibited composure on the offensive end, each contributing 2 points to the team's tally.
Coach Merrell expressed pride in his team's preparation and performance, highlighting their outstanding efforts both leading up to and during the game. With the regular season games wrapping up, both teams anticipate a potential rematch in the playoffs.
KSL GAME OF THE WEEK: American Fork vs Lone Peak
by: Benjamin Beaudry
KSL Rewind’s Game of the Week brought us to American Fork High School where the Cavemen faced off against the Lone Peak Knights in a winner takes all Region 3 matchup. Lone Peak started the game red hot and never looked back. The Knights were led by Junior Seth Lambert (5 Goals), Senior Ashton Gifford (3 Goals, 1 Assist) and Junior Emmet Fenton (1 Goal, 4 Assists) as well as Senior Clark Pugh controlling the middle with 8 ground balls and 2 takeaways. Lone Peak finished the game on top 10-5. American Fork looks to bounce back at home on Thursday against Bingham, while Lone Peak hopes to send off their seniors with a win against Copper Hills on Tuesday in Highland before playoffs begin next week with both teams sitting in the top 6 in 6A. Wrapped up thoughts from Coach Adam Lisonbee “Lone Peak had a great game plan and they executed it well. They kept us off balance and out of rhythm all night. We're disappointed about the result but the boys had a good practice on Friday and we're excited about the weeks ahead.”
Coaches Poll Top 10 Teams
by: Jackson Landon
No. 1 Brighton (16-0) - In Brighton High School's most recent game they continued their undefeated season with a win over West Jordan High School, 17-2 this Saturday. Attackmen Andrew Salinas (junior) and Gabe Carrera (Sophomore) each had 3 goals individually. Midfielders Austin Taylor (Junior) and Attackmen Donovan Wismer (Senior) both had nights for themselves each having 4 assists and each having a goal of their own. They play the number 6 ranked team this week on wednesday.
No. 2 Olympus (12-2) - Olympus high school had a very dominant game last Friday, with 84% at the Face, with 12 goals throughout the game. Olympus is Preparing this week for number 3 Ranked Corner canyon this Wednesday.
No. 3 Corner Canyon (12-1) - With their latest win this last Thursday, ending 20-1 over Copper hills, With Attackmen Kisen Muramoto, a Senior and Oj Ika, a freshman, having 6 points each. Muramoto with 4 goals 2 assists, and Ika with 3 goals 3 assists. They are now preparing for their matchup against the number 2 ranked Olympus this Wednesday.
No. 4 Davis (10-3) - Davis, coming off of their recent victory against Northridge, prepare to go against Weber this tuesday. Davis’s Junior Ashton Wood had 8 points against the Knights with 3 goals and 5 Assists.
No. 5 Farmington (10-3) - Farmington is looking to close off their regular season strong this week with their last two games being Layton this Tuesday and Bountiful this thursday. Farmington is coming off a strong win this last Friday, 14-0 over Syracuse high School.
No. 6 Park City (11-3) - With their Dominant performance this last Friday against west, 18-0, Park city is preparing to go against the number 1 ranked Brighton this coming wednesday. Park City Had a Strong showing from several players, with Sophomore Timmy Cuneo having the most points with 6, 3 goals 3 assists.
No. 7 Fremont (13-4) - Fremont's most recent victory this Thursday against Weber 18-14 finishes up Fremont's regular home season play. Their final regular season game will be this Tuesday at syracuse.
No. 8 Lone Peak (11-5) - Lone Peak coming off of a strong win this past Thursday, 10-5 over American fork. Junior Seth Lambert had 5 goals of his own at attack to help secure the knights victory. Lone Peak is looking to close out their regular season with a game against Copper Hills this coming tuesday.
No. 9 Judge Memorial (10-3) - Judge Memorial, with their latest win over Herriman 7-3 this last saturday, are currently the number 1 ranked team in the 4a division. As their regular season ends with a game against waterford this coming wednesday, and against jordan this friday.
No. 10 Alta (9-6) - Alta finished off their Regular Season play with a 12-5 win over Skyline. Attackman Braxton Horoba, a junior, led the Hawks to a strong victory with 6 goals and 3 assists. Horoba and the rest of the Hawks now prepare for their post season match ups, to be Determined later this week.