ULR Staff Picks: Week 6
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Week 5 Recap
April 3 - No. 1 UVU v. No. 2 BYU (Men’s)
UVU took down the Cougars, 17-11. You can read the recap here.
April 4 - BYU @ Colorado State (Women’s)
BYU easily beat the Rams, winning 19-2.
April 1 - Corner Canyon @ Olympus (Boy’s)
This was a close game until Corner Canyon pulled away and won, 11-7. You can read the recap here.
April 3 - Park City @ Brighton (Boy’s)
A true defensive battle! Park City beat Brighton, 5-3. You can watch the game here.
April 1 - Snow Canyon @ Crimson Cliffs (Girl’s)
Snow Canyon pitched a shutout, beating the Mustangs, 11-0.
April 2 - Lehi @ Lone Peak (Girl’s)
Lone Peak bested the Pioneers, 14-11. Lucy McMurray had 5 goals for the Knights.
Staff Standings
Cody Elmen: 21-8
Tim Haslam: 20-7
Ron Hill: 21-8
Libby Mitchell: 19-10
Dane Stewart: 17-9
Austin Whiting: 20-9
Fan Vote: 21-8
On to the picks for Week 6!
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College
April 9 - Westminster @ Colorado Mesa (Men’s)
Cody Elmen: In this matchup, the away team wins more often than not which is good news for Westminster. I’ll take the Griffins.
Tim Haslam: These two teams met just a few weeks ago with Colorado Mesa winning in overtime. I think this one will be close again, but the Griffins will come out on top.
Ron Hill: It’s always hard to go against the homegrown team, but I think Colorado Mesa in a 2-3 point win.
Libby Mitchell: Westminster beat the women’s team, I say the men follow suit.
Dane Stewart: Last year these two teams split, with the road teams winning each. This year, I’ll roll on repeat. I’ll take Westminster to get revenge for their earlier loss.
Austin Whiting: Westminster’s been on a roll and I’ll pick them to keep it going and get their revenge. I’ll say 11-10 for the Griffins.
April 10 - Westminster @ Regis (Women’s)
CE: I hate to pick against the hometown team, but Regis has been on fire since losing to Westminster last month, including a win against Colorado Mesa who just recently beat the Griffins. I’d love to be wrong, but I have Regis winning this one.
TH: Westminster has won only once out of 17 tries against Regis, but it was the last game just a few weeks ago. Can the Griffins repeat in Colorado? I’d love to say yes, but I think Regis gets them in this one.
RH: Regis, too strong at home.
LM: While Westminster beat Regis earlier in the season, I don’t see them doing it again.
DS: I’ll go Regis in this one.
AW: I’m going to pick Westminster twice this week, let’s hope for men’s and women’s dubs. I’ll take the Griffins 11-10 as well.
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Boys
April 8 - Viewmont @ Copper Hills
CE: I love what Coach Trae Smith is doing in his first year at Copper Hills. They’ve played some tough competition, but they’ve been competitive in those games. I think Gage Holder and Zayne Larsen will lead the new-look Grizzlies to a win.
TH: I’m going to go with Viewmont in this one. If the Vikings can get going early it will pay dividends.
RH: Viewmont has some scorers that is for sure, but I think Copper Hills will bring a more physical game, Grizzlies in this one.
LM: Copper Hills. The have the upper hand and better strategy on the field.
DS: Holder and Larsen too much in this one, I’ll take Copper Hills here
AW: I like Copper Hills in this one. I’m taking the Grizzlies 10-7.
April 9 - Sky View @ Wasatch
CE: I’m excited for the face-off match-up in this one. Both teams’ specialists are above 80% on the year. Sky View is very young and talented, but I think Wasatch’s experience will carry them to a win.
TH: I’m going to pick Wasatch in this one, but don’t be surprised if Sky View gives them trouble.
RH: Sky View is always tough, but the trip to Heber is going to be a tough hill to climb against a strong Wasatch squad, Wasatch.
LM: I’m going to go with Wasatch.
DS: I’ll take Wasatch in this one.
AW: Wasatch has looked impressive this year, potential deep 5A run? I’ll take the Wasps 13-7.
Girls
April 9 - Farmington @ Weber
CE: What a great game to kick off the region schedule for both teams. It’s a close one, but I’m going with Farmington. Their out of region schedule was a bit tougher, and the Phoenix played well against tough teams.
TH: This one belongs to Farmington who will comfortably take home the region win.
RH: Got to go with the Phoenix, tougher schedule has prepared them for a strong run.
LM: This is going to be a close one. Both teams have similar records going into it. I think Weber though.
DS: I’ll pick Moffat and the Phoenix to win this one.
AW: I’m with Cody here, I think a tougher schedule prior to this game will give Farmington the edge. I’ll say 12-11.
April 10 - Riverton @ West Jordan
CE: This will be fun. Both teams come into the game undefeated and evenly matched. I like how deep Riverton is where you can’t key in on one option as everyone is a strong scorer. I’ll take the Silverwolves.
TH: Both teams have played really well leading into this one so it should be a great game. I think the edge goes to the Riverton defense who is holding teams to 4.1 goals per game. That will be the difference. Riverton wins.
RH: This is a big one, they are both playing great. I am going to go with Riverton on this one, I think they have a bit more experience in the big games.
LM: Riverton will continue their winning streak, and West Jordan will get their first loss of the season.
DS: I’ll go with Riverton in this battle between undefeateds.
AW: Such an exciting game. I gotta give it to the Riverwolves here with how impressive they have looked. 17-16.
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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
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