ULR Staff Picks: Week 9
As we inch closer to the end of the season, the games are starting to mean just a little bit more! Make your picks below.
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Week 8 Recap
April 21 - Mountain View @ Orem (Boy’s)
Mountain View won, 8-6, after leading 7-3 at halftime.
April 23 - American Fork @ Lehi (Boy’s)
Lehi won, 9-6. Reed Neilsen had 4 goals and Stockton Dorton had 2 goals and 1 assist.
April 23 - Davis @ Syracuse (Boy’s)
Davis won, 10-6. Bennett Kearl had 6 points and William Marsh had 5 goals for the Darts.
April 22 - Payson @ Wasatch (Girl’s)
Payson won, 10-8. Morgan Beveridge had 2 goals and an assist while Lauryn Tingen had 3 goals for the Lions.
April 22 - Logan @ Green Canyon (Girl’s)
Green Canyon won, 11-8. Jadie Hoopes had 6 goals and 2 assist for Green Canyon.
April 22 - Snow Canyon v Desert Hills (Girl’s)
Desert Hills won, 10-7. Ella Nielsen had 1 goal and 6 assists for the Thunder. Teammate Ellie Christian had 5 goals and 2 assists.
Staff Standings
Cody Elmen: 34-13
Tim Haslam: 32-13
Ron Hill: 31-16
Libby Mitchell: 33-14
Dane Stewart: 30-14
Austin Whiting: 35-12
Fan Vote: 32-15
On to the picks for Week 9!
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Boys
April 28 - American Fork v. Lone Peak
RPI: American Fork #15, Lone Peak #11
Scoring: American Fork 9.3 GF/8.1 GA vs Lone Peak 7.7 GF/11.1 GA
Common opponents:
- vs Spanish Fork: American Fork -3, Lone Peak -3
- vs Westlake: American Fork -13, Lone Peak -3
- vs Lehi: American Fork -5, Lone Peak +4
- vs Corner Canyon: American Fork -16, Lone Peak -15
Cody Elmen: Lone Peak got off to a slow start, but I think they win this one. Their defense is really physical which I think will force a lot of turnovers.
Tim Haslam: I’m going with American Fork in an upset.
Ron Hill: Lone Peak has picked up its game lately, I take the Knights in a close and low scoring contest
Libby Mitchell: Wow, this is a close one to call. I’m going with Lone Peak.
Dane Stewart: Lone Peak
Austin Whiting: I like the Knights here, I’ll guess 10-5.
April 29 - Maple Mountain v. Spanish Fork
RPI: Maple Mountain #16, Spanish Fork #15
Scoring: Maple Mountain 8.7 GF/11.8 GA vs Spanish Fork 9.6 GF/8.6 GA
Common opponents:
- vs Timpview: Maple Mountain -5, Spanish Fork -10
- vs Wasatch: Maple Mountain -8, Spanish Fork -16
CE: I think Maple Mountain is improving lately. I’m going with the Eagles in this one.
TH: I’m going with the defense winning this one for Spanish Fork.
RH: How close can these two teams be? I am going with the home team on this one, Spanish Fork.
LM: Maple Mountain will take this one.
DS: Spanish Fork
AW: This is a tough one, I’ll give it to the Dons. 12-11.
May 1 - Jordan v. Highland
RPI: Jordan #13, Highland #9
Scoring: Jordan 7.0 GF/7.5 GA vs Highland 5.5 GF/8.8 GA
Common opponents:
- vs Springville: Jordan -7, Highland -11
- vs Juan Diego Catholic: Jordan -9, Highland -5
- vs Payson: Jordan -6, Highland -3
CE: It’s good to see Jordan starting to improve, but I still think Highland takes this one.
TH: I’m going to pick the Rams to win by 1.
RH: Another close match-up, I am going for the upset on this one, Jordan.
LM: I gotta go with the Rams. Also, the girls’ team will be celebrating senior night on their home turf!
DS: Highland
AW: I’m going with Highland here, 8-6.
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Girls
April 30 - Bingham v. Timpanogos
RPI: Bingham #6 in 6A, Timpanogos #4 in 4A
Scoring: Bingham 8.6 GF/8.9 GA vs Timpanogos 9.3 GF/6.7 GA
Common opponents:
- vs Weber: Bingham -1, Timpanogos -5
- vs Pleasant Grove: Bingham -3, Timpanogos -7
- vs Corner Canyon: Bingham +1, Timpanogos -4
CE: There would be a lot of people upset with me if I didn’t pick Bingham. I’m going with the Miners.
TH: I’m going to pick the T-Wloves in this one.
RH: Timpanogos is playing some good lacrosse, keeping Provo in their sights, but 6A Bingham gets this victory.
LM: I like the miners here. I think they win by two.
DS: Bingham
AW: With Bingham performing better against all common opponents, I’m going to take them here, 12-9.
May 1 - Desert Hills v. Alta
RPI: Desert Hills #12 in 4A, Alta #11 in 5A
Scoring: Desert Hills 9.8 GF/8.3 GA vs Alta 7.4 GF/8.8 GA
CE: I think the travel for Desert Hills will be difficult to overcome. I think Alta wins.
TH: I think Alta is going to send the Thunder packing! Alta by 2
RH: Witnessed Desert Hills play, they have some strong athletes. It’s a tough road trip but I think they are up to the challenge. Desert Hills in a close one.
LM: Alta has been full of surprises this year. Count on another one in this game.
DS: Alta
AW: I think Alta takes this one, 11-9.
May 1 - Skyline v. Bountiful
RPI: Skyline #20, Bountiful #21
Scoring: Skyline 7.3 GF/13.6 GA vs Bountiful 8.1 GF/13.0 GA
Common opponents:
- vs Highland: Skyline -2, Bountiful -4
- vs Judge Memorial Catholic: Skyline -11, Bountiful -5
- vs Viewmont: Skyline +11, Bountiful +10
- vs Brighton: Skyline -19, Bountiful -13
- vs Olympus: Skyline -11, Bountiful -12
CE: Super close match up. I think this will be a fun one. It feels like a coin flip, but I’m going with Skyline.
TH: Skyline is going to buckle down and stop the Redhawks. Skyline wins.
RH: Which defense is going to show up? Bountiful takes this one at home.
LM: The Eagles will soar.
DS: Bountiful
AW: Great matchup, I think I’m going to lean Bountiful and guess 10-9.
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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