No. 1 UVU Beats No. 2 BYU, 17-11. Corner Canyon Beats Alta in Overtime, American Fork Girls Beat Desert Hills
Plus, Wasatch LC Tryout Information, An Instagram Update and more!
Welcome in lacrosse fans! It was an excellent week for lacrosse in the state with several high-profile matchups. The High School RPIs were released this week and there were some surprises.
Instagram Update
I wanted to call out that we have a pool of great photographers and videographers in this state and many of them care deeply about lacrosse. The main Instagram account will continue to serve those in the photo/video community as well as general news and announcements. I also created a new Instagram account for just gameday posts and scores. You can follow it here: ulrgameday. Collaborate with us on your gameday posts and we’ll accept them and help share!
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College
Mens
Action got underway last week with Westminster taking down Concordia-Irvine, 11-9. CUI jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and led 6-1 in the second quarter but the Griffins kept grinding away to make the score 6-4 at halftime in favor of CUI. It was all Westminster in the second half as they outscored CUI 7-3 en route to the win. Eight Griffins scored at least one goal with Luke Sillstrop scoring 3.
Friday night had the attention of the entire MCLA as No. 1 UVU hosted No. 2 BYU at Skyridge High School. The air was chilly but the crowd was on fire. It was a great battle between rivals. The first quarter saw end-to-end action with BYU taking the 6-5 lead. UVU scored on its first possession of the game when Jacob Lundin won the faceoff, then went to X and dodged, getting around his man and finding the back of the net. Cam Rossi scored next for the Wolverines, then BYU answered with three straight goals. The run started with Dallin Johnson from the wing, Easton Carter on a manup play and Mason Quick from the left wing. UVU scored the next two goals when Boo Rehrer found himself open in front of the goal on a fast break led by Jack Baird. Baird then scored one himself after a takeaway on the defensive end and going coast-to-coast. Cade Kirschner and Hutton Murphy pulled two back for BYU then Ashton Wood scored for UVU followed by a buzzer-beater by Kirschner with a dunk on the crease.
The second quarter was all UVU. The Wolverines came out of the break and scored the next three with goals by Rehrer, Gage Ruldolph and Rossi. Kirschner scored on a manup opportunity for BYU but then the Wolverines answered with goals by Rehrer and Tyson Mauri, making the score 10-7 at halftime.
It wouldn’t get any closer as both teams scored two goals in the third quarter (Blake Yates, Rossi for UVU. Gavin Taylor, Johnson for BYU) then UVU scored 5 to BYU’s 2 in the fourth to win, 17-11. Boo Rahrer led the Wolverines with 4 goals and 2 assists. Cam Oswald had 4 assists while Cam Rossi had 3 goals and 1 assist. UVU Goalie Patrick Thomas had 18 saves. Jacob Lundin was 70% from the faceoff X for UVU. Jack Baird led the UVU defense with 4 caused turnovers and a goal and assist.
Both teams should make the RMLC playoffs and will likely square off again. The RMLC playoffs will be at Zions Bank Stadium on April 24th and 25th.
On Saturday, Utah beat Mercer, 24-14. Utah gave up the first goal of the game but never looked back after that. Ryan Stines had 6 goals. Zach White had 2 goals and 3 assists. Luke McNamara had 4 goals and 1 assist. Fourteen Utes had at least one point. Utah native Dillon Bush had 2 goals for Mercer.
Westminster routed Dominican, 31-2. Twenty-one Griffins had at least one point and 9 had three or more.
Utah Tech hosted Colorado, Colorado State and the Utah Club team this weekend. It was a tough weekend for the Utah squads as they both lost to Colorado and Colorado State.
Coming Up
From top to bottom, every game this week will have conference playoff implications.
Action will begin on Thursday with No. 1 UVU and No. 2 BYU heading to take on Colorado and Colorado State. UVU will face CSU on Thursday and Colorado on Friday. BYU will play Colorado on Thursday and CSU on Saturday. It won’t be set in stone since there are a few RMLC games left after this weekend, but these games will likely decide the 1-4 spots in the RMLC tournament. The crazy stat of the day is that UVU has never beaten both Colorado schools in Colorado in the regular season.
Westminster heads to Colorado Mesa on Thursday in an effort to claim at least a share of the top spot in the RMAC. The Griffins lost to CMU on March 26, 13-12, in overtime. For the Griffins to claim the regular-season championship, which grants them the opportunity to host the RMAC playoffs, they will need to win by 2 goals since the tiebreaker is goal differential in head-to-head games. Of course, the Griffins would also need to beat Adams State and Northwest Nazarene.
Also on Friday, Utah State will take on the Air Force Club team. The Aggies will also play the College of Idaho on Saturday and Southern Utah on Sunday. The RMLC D-II playoffs take the top 2 teams from each division, which means the Utah State v. SUU game could decide who makes it into the playoffs.
On Saturday, Utah heads to Jacksonville in a showdown between the two favorites in the ASUN. Utah leads the series, 6-1, including two wins over two Top 10 ranked Jacksonville squads and an ASUN championship game.
Thursday
7:00pm - BYU @ Colorado
7:00pm - Utah Valley @ Colorado State
7:00pm - Westminster @ Colorado Mesa
Friday
7:00pm - Utah Valley @ Colorado
7:00pm - Air Force Club @ Utah State
Saturday
10:00am - Utah @ Jacksonville
10:00am - Westminster @ Adams State
Noon - Air Force v. Southern Utah @ Utah State
4:00pm - College of Idaho @ Utah State
4:30pm - BYU @ Colorado State
Sunday
11:00am - Southern Utah @ Utah State
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Womens
Westminster faced Colorado Mesa on Friday and kept pace early in a tight first half, heading into the locker room down 7-4 thanks to key scores from Jordan Williamson and Lexi Segaline. However, they struggled to bridge the gap in the second half as Colorado Mesa capitalized on man-up opportunities to pull away with a series of scoring runs. Despite a valiant four-goal performance by Williamson and 10 saves from Sienna Garcia, the Griffins were unable to stop the Mavericks’ momentum in an 18-6 defeat.
BYU was also in Colorado this week, and narrowly defeated CU 10-9. Tessa Frey and Olivia Cannon led the team with 3 points each, and goalie Anna Kriepl had a good game with an almost 50% save rate. They took another win against Colorado State 19-2, and now head home feeling victorious.
Utah Valley welcomed Southern Utah to Orem, but that’s where the friendliness ended. UVU won the match handily, 16-4.
This week, Utah will host the RMWLL playoffs on Friday and Saturday. Times and matchups are TBD.
Westminster will head to Colorado to take on Regis and UCCS.
All college scores, recaps, schedules, live stream links and more can be found on our Scores page.
High School
The RPIs were released on Thursday and you can find them here. 6A looks pretty spot on. 5A is going to be a battle this year as we progress towards the playoffs. If we started the playoffs today, and the bracket went ‘chalk’, we’d have Bountiful v. Wasatch, Park City v. Judge, Alta v. Timpview, Brighton v. Olympus. It’s possible a perennial 5A favorite doesn’t make it to the semis this year. The 4A RPI is based on the MaxPreps ratings, not the UHSAA formula. I’d say it’s pretty spot on as well. Remember, if you’re not pleased with where your team is, go win games and that will change.
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Boys’ Week 5 Coaches Poll
No. 1 Park City beat East on Wednesday, 14-6, then beat No. 2 Brighton on Friday, 5-3. Henry Alnwick had 6 points against East. The Miners take on West Field on Wednesday and then host Santa Margarita, the team that just beat Judge, 18-2, on Friday.
No. 2 Brighton fell to No. 1 Park City on Friday, 5-3, which kept the voters’ confidence at No. 2. It was a true defensive effort. Bode Linford had two goals for Brighton and Zac Anderson had 1. The Bengals are off for the week and will face No. 7 Alta on 4/15.
No. 3 Corner Canyon appears to be the Corner Canyon we were expecting as it beat No. 6 Olympus (see recap below), 11-7, on Wednesday and beat No. 7 Alta on Friday, 14-13, in overtime. Ashton Brown had the game-winning goal in overtime for the Chargers. The Chargers are on Spring Break and will take on No. 5 Judge on 4/14.
No. 4 Farmington was off this week but will host Riverton on Tuesday and begin region play on Thursday against Weber.
No. 5 Judge Memorial had a great week off the field in Southern California but got beat on the field. On Friday, the Bulldogs lost to Los Alamitos, 11-7, then Santa Margarita, 18-2. The Bulldogs will take a week to recharge before taking on the No. 3 Chargers on 4/14.
No. 6 Olympus lost to No. 3 Corner Canyon, 11-7, on Wednesday then beat East, 10-7, on Friday. The Titans will have the week off before taking on region foe Woods Cross on 4/15.
No. 7 Alta lost to No. 3 Corner Canyon in overtime, 14-13, on Friday. The Hawks will head to Maryland to face Manchester Valley on Wednesday and Hereford on Friday.
No. 8 Skyridge has played 11 games and enters the week at 10-1 with the lone loss coming to No 6 Olympus. The Falcons beat Skyline, 19-3, on Tuesday then beat the Menlo School, 16-10 on Friday.
No. 9 Juan Diego beat Highland, 9-4, on Wednesday and will head to California to take on Poway on Tuesday and St. Augustine on Thursday.
No. 10 Bountiful had the week off for Spring Break and will take on Davis this week.
A couple of teams that are on the outside looking in are Green Canyon, Timpview and East. Green Canyon is 8-0 and will take on Bear River on Wednesday, then will host Santa Margarita on Saturday. That game should be telling but we may not know who the Wolves really are until May 8, when they take on Park City. Timpview is 10-1 with the lone loss being a one-goal loss to Mountain Ridge. Region play remains for the T-Birds. Can they come out unscathed? East is maybe the best 4-loss team in the state. Juan Diego, Bountiful, Park City and Olympus have gotten the best of the Leopards. A showdown on 4/17 at No. 7 Alta will be a great test.
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Boys Spotlight Game of the Week by Hill and Hill Photography
Week 5 – Corner Canyon @ Olympus
In a highly anticipated cross-classification showdown, 6A powerhouse Corner Canyon visited 5A stalwart Olympus this past Wednesday. While both perennial programs are focused on securing their respective state titles in May, this lone 2026 meeting served as a vital mid-season barometer for two of Utah’s elite squads.
The game opened as a classic tactical battle. It took several minutes for both teams to settle their nerves and establish a rhythm. Corner Canyon’s Kampton Dutton broke the scoring barrier around the nine-minute mark, but the lead was short-lived. Olympus responded immediately with a laser from Xander Phillips that beat Chargers goalie Jack Rasmusson.
The seesaw battle continued as Ren Neilson briefly put the Chargers back on top, only for the Titans’ William Southwick to even the score once again. Just before the buzzer, Luke Fisher found the back of the net, giving Corner Canyon a narrow 3-2 lead heading into the break.
The second quarter saw the scoring pace slow as the physicality ramped up. Olympus seized control of the transition game, netting three goals to surge ahead. James Cannon sparked the run, followed 47 seconds later by Aston Brown, who turned a face-off scoop into a “make-it-take-it” score.
After Southwick added his second of the night to push the lead to 5-3, it seemed the Titans would carry a two-goal cushion into halftime. However, Corner Canyon’s Pierson DeGracie sliced through a stagnating defense to score with just 16 seconds remaining, cutting the Olympus lead to 5-4.
The third quarter was a mirror image of the second, this time dominated by the Chargers. Dutton secured his second goal, followed by impressive strikes from Luke Fisher and Ashton Brown, propelling Corner Canyon back into a two-goal lead. A buzzer-beater by the Titans’ Cannon at the end of the period kept things tense at 7-6.
The fourth quarter belonged to the man in the crease. Corner Canyon’s Jack Rasmusson essentially sealed his MVP status by scoring a spectacular coast-to-coast “Triple G” (Great Goalie Goal) to open the final frame. Between that highlight-reel score and his 13 saves on the night, Rasmusson anchored the Charger defense. Despite a late push from Cannon to bring the Titans within two, Cameron Clark shut the door with two late-quarter goals, securing an 11-7 victory for Corner Canyon.
Girls’ Week 5 Coaches Poll
The girls RPI can be found here. The top of the board remains a fortress, but the bottom half of the Top 10 is seeing a major reshuffle as new contenders emerge. While Park City continues its reign at the summit, the story of the week is the “undefeated battle” brewing in the middle and the arrival of a new face in the rankings.
No. 1 Park City - The Miners comfortably keep the top spot with 13 first-place votes after a tough California trip where they only lost to national powerhouses. They remain undefeated against Utah competition and are clearly the frontrunners to defend their state title.
No. 2 Riverton - Currently sitting at a perfect 8-0, the Silverwolves have maintained the number two spot for most of the season as coaches take notice of their dominance. A massive clash looms this Friday as they take on an equally undefeated West Jordan squad.
No. 3 Skyridge - The Falcons hold firm at number three, with only a few points separating them from the second spot as their defense begins to peak. They look to carry this momentum into their post-break schedule, starting with a key game against Lehi.
No. 4 Mountain Ridge - Navigating arguably the state’s most difficult schedule, the Sentinels remain a top-tier powerhouse prepared for the 6A gauntlet. They face a high-stakes rematch this week against Farmington that will likely shake up the middle of the rankings.
No. 5 Bear River - The Bears are proving to be a model of consistency, finishing the first half of their season undefeated despite playing up against higher-classification schools. Their focus now shifts to maintaining that perfection as they prepare for a notable matchup with Green Canyon.
No. 6 West Jordan - The Jaguars are the official “poll climbers” of the week, jumping two more spots to reach number six with a stellar 8-0 record. They have officially entered the conversation as a top-shelf contender as they prepare for their biggest test yet against Riverton.
No. 7 Farmington - Despite a slight one-spot dip, the Phoenix remain a constant threat that coaches believe can beat anyone in the Top 10 on a given night. They are eyeing a major statement win this week in a rivalry rematch against Mountain Ridge.
No. 8 Fremont - Focused on the fundamentals, the Silverwolves have seen marked improvement in their ground ball play as they prepare for a deep state tournament run. They aim to keep their steady climb going with upcoming games against Northridge and Clearfield.
No. 9 Salem Hills - The Skyhawks have made a triumphant return to the Top 10, earning two first-place votes as a sign of respect for their resilience and 7-2 record. They look to solidify their ranking in the coming week with a post-spring break game against Spanish Fork.
No. 10 Provo - Making their debut in the Top 10 this week, the Bulldogs have quietly put together a 9-2 record that proves they can compete with the state’s best. They are taking their “quiet but deadly” momentum on the road to St. George for a series of key games next week.
Girls Spotlight Game of the Week by Hill and Hill Photography
Week 5 - Desert Hills @ American Fork
Friday afternoon the American Fork Cavemen played host to the Desert Hills Thunder, who were capping off a two-day northern road trip. Despite the tired legs of a Thunder squad playing their second game in 48 hours, both teams delivered a high-energy battle that tested the depth of both rosters.
The Cavemen wasted no time, striking three times in the opening period to catch the Thunder off guard. Claire Corbridge sparked the offense with a quick-dodge drive at the 10:17 mark, followed shortly by her second goal of the day. A hard-fought strike by Hayley Roylance capped the quarter, giving American Fork a commanding 3-0 lead.
Desert Hills found their rhythm in the second quarter when Mady Erickson found the back of the net in the opening minute. However, American Fork’s Corbridge proved difficult to contain, answering with two more scores to bring her total to four on the day. A late-half goal by Aubriella Dollar sent the Cavemen into the locker room with a 6-1 cushion.
The second half was a game of punch-counterpunch. While Desert Hills matched American Fork score-for-score in the third, they couldn’t chip into the lead. Aubriella Dollar completed a hat trick for the Cavemen, while the Thunder’s Ellie Christian and Brooke McNeel kept Desert Hills within striking distance at 8-3.
In the final frame, American Fork’s Brooke Crandall and Brooke McNeel helped seal the result, but the Thunder refused to quit. Lilly Mortensen buried a clinical penalty shot, followed by late goals from Erickson and Christian. While the late surge showed the Thunder’s determination, American Fork’s early lead proved too much to overcome, resulting in a 10-6 home victory for the Cavemen.
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 to 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: Ethan Genessy, Ron Hill and Tim Haslam. (Best viewed on a computer!)
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Notes
Interview w/ BYU HC Matt Schneck and UVU HC Colin Maxfield
The latest episode of the Utah Lacrosse Report podcast features BYU Head Coach Matt Schneck and UVU Head Coach Colin Maxfield. We chatted about the teams and how they got to this point in the season. The big game has already happened, but there are still things to be learned from both coaches. Hope you enjoy the show.
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Wasatch LC — Summer Team Tryouts
Wasatch LC is one of Utah’s premier boys club lacrosse experiences — focused on developing players at every level, from athletes newer to the sport to players preparing for college lacrosse. Our training environment is high‑rep, high‑tempo, and built to help athletes grow their skills and confidence.
Led by directors who are National Champions from Westminster and a coaching staff made up entirely of former college lacrosse players, athletes receive position‑specific instruction, competitive reps, and the support needed to reach their goals. With 225 college commits to 100+ universities and colleges, Wasatch LC offers a true pathway for players who want to compete at the next level.
We are currently looking to add current high school juniors, sophomores, 2030s, 2033s, and 2034s to our summer teams — and we have limited roster spots available in these age groups. This is a great opportunity for players to train in a competitive, positive environment and join a program that understands the recruiting process and how to guide families through it.
Players who sign up for our team and mention they were referred by the Utah Lacrosse Report will receive $150 off their fees.
Tryouts: Saturday, April 18th
Players interested in joining our summer teams are encouraged to attend.
Get on our radar before tryouts:
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Sign up for tryouts:
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That’s it for this week! See you on the sidelines.