ULR Staff Picks: Week 5
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Week 4 Recap
March 28 - No. 3 South Carolina @ No. 1 Utah Valley (Men’s)
This game was all UVU, even through strong stretches from South Carolina. The Wolverines were up 10-2 at halftime then cruised to a 16-10 victory.
March 28 - Utah @ Colorado (Women’s)
Utah led for the first three quarters but then the Buffaloes came back and took the 12-10 win.
March 26 - Timpanogos @ Timpview (Boys)
This game came down to the wire and saw Timpview win, 12-11. Aiden Dutson had 5 goals and 1 assist for the T-Birds.
March 27 - Bingham @ Davis (Boys)
The Miners walked away with a 10-8 win after being tied at the end of the third quarter. Parker Young and Krew Smith each had 2 goals and 2 assists for Bingham. William Marsh had 4 goals for Davis.
March 24 - Herriman @ Fremont (Girls)
Fremont bested the Stangs', 13-11. Bailey Sargent had 5 goals and 2 assists and controlled 75% of draws taken for Fremont. Adalyn Davis had 3 goals and 2 assists for Herriman.
March 26 - Spanish Fork @ American Fork (Girls)
American Fork won this game, 12-8. Ashlyn Peterson and Aida Gardner both had 3 points for the Dons.
Staff Standings
Cody Elmen: 16-7
Tim Haslam: 16-6
Ron Hill: 17-6
Libby Mitchell: 14-9
Dane Stewart: 13-8
Austin Whiting: 15-8
Fan Vote: 17-6
On to the picks for Week 5!
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College
April 3 - No. 1 UVU v. No. 2 BYU (Men’s)
This game is going to be a doozy! Both teams are firing on all cylinders and want to take the top spot in the RMLC. Let’s look at some stats:
Record: UVU (10-0), BYU (10-0)
Goals For: UVU 217, BYU 216
Goals Against: UVU 77, BYU 89
Faceoff Percentage: UVU 77.5%, BYU 60.2%
It’s very likely the MCLA Player of the Year comes from one of these teams and don’t be surprised to see UVU and BYU play again in the RMLC Championship game (April 25 at Zions Bank Stadium) and also in the MCLA National Tournament. Let’s look at some player stats:
Goals: Blake Yates 36 (UVU), Mason Quick 48 (BYU)
Assists: Tyson Mauri 23 (UVU), Easton Carter 23 (BYU)
Points: Jackson Rehrer 54 (UVU), Mason Quick 69 (BYU)
Both teams played Arizona State, Grand Canyon and Texas. UVU’s goal differential in those three games was 39. BYU was 30. It’s going to be a dog fight. If you can make it to the game, you should go. It will be played at Skyridge High School at 7:00pm on Friday. The game will also be streamed on kslsports.com/watch.
Tim joined the MCLA Club House podcast to talk about this game. Feel free to give it a listen by clicking the widget below! Now to the picks.
Cody Elmen: I’m anticipating this will be the first of two, maybe three games between these teams. Right now, UVU seems to be the hotter team, so I’m going with them.
Tim Haslam: I’m fortunate to be doing the play-by-play on this one so that I can be Switzerland because I don’t see a clear winner. Both teams are so evenly matched.
Ron Hill: I think I have to go with UVU, the energy with a win over the Cougs will be evident
Libby Mitchell: I like a little Utah County battle. I think the Wolverines take it, maybe in overtime.
Dane Stewart: I’ll lean BYU here. This one will be close, but the Coug’s offense is healthy and potent.
Austin Whiting: The game that everyone has been waiting for. As an alum and fan of both schools this is a really tough one. My gut is telling me that the Wolverines will take this in a close one, I’ll say 13-12.
April 4 - BYU @ Colorado State (Women’s)
CE: BYU wins this one. It’s been good to see the Utah teams doing well against the Colorado schools.
TH: The Cougars will easily handle the Rams with Whitney Holt leading the way.
RH: This one is BYU’s all the way.
LM: Colorado State has faced several Utah teams lately and has not done well. I think they will lose to BYU.
DS: Rise and Shout, the Cougars will rout.
AW: Gotta go with the Cougs here, 14-10.
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Boys
April 1 - Corner Canyon @ Olympus
CE: I think Corner Canyon is all the way back after their earlier struggles. The Chargers win in a close, low-scoring game.
TH: My heart says Olympus but my head says Corner Canyon. I’m picking the Chargers in a close one.
RH: I am going with Corner Canyon, they have gotten better each game. They are ready for a run to the playoffs.
LM: I’m picking Olympus. They lost narrowly to Juan Diego, and Olympus won their match against the Soaring Eagle. I think they’ll win this one.
DS: Despite a couple losses, it’s still Corner. As Arnold once said, Go Chaw-gers.
AW: Insanely good matchup, I’m going to take Olympus in a tight one, 10-9.
April 3 - Park City @ Brighton
CE: Park City has to play East two days before this, while this is Brighton’s next game. Because of that, I’ll give the advantage to the Bengals.
TH: Another game that will come down to the wire. I’ve toiled over this pick for a few days and think it will be Brighton due to home field advantage and more experience so far this season.
RH: I am going with Brighton on this one, I think the extra rest will do them so good.
LM: I think Park City will take it.
DS: I know who will win, but I don’t want to spoil it for you. Come watch it unfold on KSLSports Rewind Friday night.
AW: The 5A Champ rematch. I think Park City is going to get their revenge here, 9-8.
Girls
April 1 - Snow Canyon @ Crimson Cliffs
CE: Snow Canyon has played better than Crimson Cliffs against their common opponents. I think the Warriors take this one.
TH: I’m going with Snow Canyon in this one. Lucie Hale has been great for the Warriors and will lead the team to victory.
RH: Snow Canyon is stronger than their record, it is going to be close but Snow Canyon for the win.
LM: Snow Canyon will win. They have a great offense, and Lucie Hale is a top scorer. I am going to say they take it 10-6.
DS: Expect a tight game here. Andie Atkin will have to be strong in the cage for the Stangs, but I think Hale is the difference. Snow Canyon close
AW: I’m taking Snow Canyon here. I’ll guess 12-10 for the Warriors.
April 2 - Lehi @ Lone Peak
CE: Lone Peak is looking to be back on track after their win against Herriman. I think the Knights keep the momentum going with a win here.
TH: Norah Lisonbee and Millie McMurray are dangerous on offense which means I’m picking Lone Peak in this one.
RH: Both are playing well, winner will be biggest challenge to Skyridge, I am going with Lehi
LM: Norah Lisonbee is going to lead the Knights to victory.
DS: Lone Peak been strong on the draw this year, coupled with their offense, I’ll take the Knights
AW: Lone Peak has had a slightly stronger schedule so far so I’ll take them in a close one. 12-11.
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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