IMLAX Boys Championship Recaps
Plus, The Dojo Decision is now out on Spotify
The 2026 IMLAX Boys Championships were settled on Wednesday at Westminster University.
Park City ran away with the 7/8 A Championship, beating Skyline 13-4. The Miners jumped out to an early 4-0 lead after the first quarter and never looked back.
The Miners had several players score goals including Davis Hughes, Cole McCutcheon, Ford Kimble and Bode Mishurda. Goalie Mason Howlett led the defense alongside Colt Hays, Jackson Bledsoe and others.
“What a year for this group,” said Park City Head Coach Kyle Hartzell. “Coaching these boys was something I looked forward to every single week. This team is special. They are connected, selfless, and battle-tested from years of playing together. Tonight was the best lacrosse they played all season. The way they competed for each other, trusted one another, and played as a unit showed exactly who they are. Collectively, they are the best 7/8 lacrosse team in the state, and they proved it by becoming Utah State Champions.”
In the 7/8 B Championship, Pocatello beat Teton Valley, 5-2. It was a great game between the teams with several great plays and goals.
The 5/6 A Championship saw Davis beat Judge, 14-2. The Darts used strong chemistry and quick ball movement to get out a 6-0 lead before Judge was able to pull one back before the half.
Truman Thompson led the way for the Darts with 5 goals and 5 assists. Lincoln Wade and Nash Watson scored 3 goals each. Kai Bishop had 9 saves. Max Crosby went 11 of 15 from the faceoff X and Ezra Olsen won 2 of 3. Hudson Kemp played like a giant causing 8 turnovers and scooping up 5 groundballs.
“It’s honestly been easy to lead this group because of how hard these boys work,” said Davis Head Coach Sid Thompson. “Snow, rain, or shine, they show up hungry, competitive, and ready to get better. They’re all multi-sport athletes, tough kids, and it starts with parents who believe in team-first, hard work, and accountability.”
In the 5/6 B championship, Skyridge beat Farmington, 9-2. Kash Hunt led the way for the Falcons with 3 goals. Sawyer Hewlett notched two goals. Goalie Benson Pickett had 12 saves for the Falcons.
“I’m so proud of these boys,” said Skyridge Head Coach Justin Hewlett. “From where they were last season and not winning a game to turning it around and progressing every single week. Our wins start with our stout defense and goalie, and our offense got better and better at finding each other and creating scoring opportunities. These boys are absolute dogs.”
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University of Utah Assistant Coach Tim McDermott has released an audio book version of The Dojo Decision For Lacrosse and Life.
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