ULR Staff Picks: Week 4

We are in the thick of the season and the action on the field is heating up. Let’s take a look at the picks from last week and the games for this week.

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Week 3 Recap

March 21 - BYU v. Tennessee (Men’s)
The Cougars third game of the week was against No. 6 Tennessee. The Cougars jumped out to a 4-1 lead after the first quarter and a 9-5 lead at halftime. The Cougars led 11-5 after the third quarter then Tennessee had 5 goals in the fourth and allowed one to pull within 2, making the final score, 12-10 in favor of BYU. All of the staff picked the Cougars in this one.

March 21 - Westminster v. Colorado Mesa (Women’s)
This was one of the better games of the year so far with Westminster coming away with a 16-13 win. The Griffins had a 10-4 lead at halftime, then a 12-8 lead after the third quarter. The Mavericks went on a three-goal run to begin the fourth quarter to pull within one but the Griffins answered. Mesa scored two more to tie the game at 13 with 5:47 left in the game. Westminster stood tall and scored three straight to take home the 16-13 win. Each staff member picked Westminster to win.

March 20 - East @ Skyline (Boy’s)
East took home a 20-12 win on the back of Bailey Pearson-Ortoani who had 8 goals and 2 assists for the Leopards.

March 20 - Corner Canyon @ Brighton (Boy’s)
This was a great showdown against top teams with Brighton coming away with the 13-11 win over the Chargers. You can rewatch the game here.

March 17 - Mountain Ridge @ Skyridge (Girl’s)
In another top-ranked matchup, Skyridge came away with a 15-9 win. Tessa Jamison had 5 goals for the Falcons.

March 20 - Westlake @ Weber - Postponed

Staff Standings
Cody Elmen: 11-6
Tim Haslam: 12-5
Ron Hill: 12-5
Libby Mitchell: 10-7
Dane Stewart: 8-7
Austin Whiting: 11-6
Fan Vote: 13-4

On to the picks for Week 4!

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College

March 28 - South Carolina @ Utah Valley (Men’s)

Cody Elmen: If UVU wants to make a statement to BYU, they need to win this game big. South Carolina’s only loss is to Liberty, who BYU just destroyed. I’m picking UVU to win big and put BYU on notice.

Tim Haslam: I’m going to take a page out of Dane’s book and not make a pick since I’ll be doing the play-by-play on the livestream. Tune in at 1:00pm on Saturday on kslsports.com/watch.

Ron Hill: I know UVU is pretty good, don’t know much about South Caroline, got to stay at home, UVU

Libby Mitchell: I think UVU is going to take South Carolina. Both teams are evenly matched, but UVU is on home turf – and it’s at a very high altitude.

Dane Stewart: I think UVU uses this to prep them for the big one coming up. Wolverines run in this one.

Austin Whiting: Great matchup, but I can’t pick against the Wolverines, UVU 13-10.

March 28 - Utah @ Colorado (Women’s)

CE: I picked against Utah earlier this year, and they proved me wrong. I won’t let it happen again. Utah wins.

TH: The Utes have been on a roll lately and some lowly Buffaloes won’t stop them! Utes will win.

RH: I’m going against the flow on this one. As much as it digs at me, going with the Buffs.

LM: I like what I am seeing from Utah this year. They aren’t winning everything, but they are learning from every loss. I think they’ll win.

DS: Utes roll

AW: Utah > Colorado always. Gimme the Utes! 10-7.

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Boys

March 26 - Timpanogos @ Timpview

CE: I love what Coach Redd is doing at Timpview. I think they have the chance to surprise some people in the playoffs if they can keep this form. Timpview wins here.

TH: I’m going to pick Timp…..view in this one. T-Birds win big.

RH: Timpview is playing strong right now. Timpview with a double-digit win.

LM: Timpview.

DS: Timpview big.

AW: Battle of the mountain! Timpview’s been on a roll this year, so I’m going to give it to the T-Birds 12-7.

March 27 - Bingham @ Davis

CE: There would be a lot of people upset with me if I didn’t pick Bingham, but that’s not why I’m picking them. Coach Everill’s squad is very upperclassmen-heavy, especially on defense. If Bingham can keep up with the physicality and clear the ball well, I think their experience can carry them through.

TH: On paper, this is setting up to be a really great game. I think Bingham will control the faceoff X, which will bode well for the Miners. I’m picking Bingham in OT.

RH: I’m giving Davis the home-field advantage on this one. They know how to throw a lacrosse party in Kaysville. Going to be tough, Bingham is bringing some experience.

LM: This is anyone’s game. I’ll pick Davis.

DS: The mine drew copper, but it’ll strike gold here. Bingham

AW: Bingham’s got a great experienced squad and Davis still seems to be finding its footing after losing so many great Seniors. I’ll guess the Miners 14-8.

Girls

March 24 - Herriman @ Fremont

CE: This is a toss-up. Herriman’s losses have been close, but Fremont has played strong competition overall. That drive from Herriman to Plain City feels like a difference-maker. I’m picking Fremont.

TH: Fremont will use its homefield advantage and send the Mustangs home with a loss. Fremont wins in a back-and-forth affair.

RH: Fremont seems to be getting stronger as the year goes on. Going with the Silverwolves.

LM: I think Fremont.

DS: Two offenses that have been strong all year. Fremont’s experience at draw, I’ll lean Silverwolves here close.

AW: I could see this matchup going either way, I’m going to give a slight advantage to the Mustangs. I pick Herriman 11-10.

March 26 - Spanish Fork @ American Fork

CE: I’m a sucker for transitive property in sports, so Tim has sold me on American Fork winning this one based on their common opponents.

TH: Both teams lost to Copper Hills, 13-7. The other common opponent? Orem. American Fork got past the Tigers easily, which will bode well for them in this one. American Fork wins.

RH: These teams are even; I’m taking the easy way out, homefield victory for American Fork.

LM: I’m with Tim. American Fork has the stronger streak coming in, but after a series of losses, Spanish Fork may be coming into the game wanting to prove something.

DS: I’ll side with American Fork here

AW: Battle of the Forks! I think AF will take this trophy home, 10-7.

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Staff Includes:

Tim Haslam - Editor-In-Chief of Utah Lax Report
Libby Mitchell - Girls/Women’s Editor of Utah Lax Report
Dane Stewart - Play by Play for KSL Sports Rewind
Ron Hill - Hill & Hill Photography, ULR Coaches Poll Director
Austin Whiting - Westlake Coach, Utah Arrowhead (PLL Supporters Group)
Cody Elmen - Former Bingham Coach & Player