Valley Top 5: Teams make push for playoff positioning
Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald
Orem senior Clate Bergeson (16) battles Lehi senior Stephen Roper for the ball during the Region 8 game in Orem on Friday, April 21, 2023.Here’s a look at our Utah Valley Top 5 rankings for baseball, softball, boys soccer, girls lacrosse and boys lacrosse for this week:
BASEBALL
1. Salem Hills (16-3)
Junior catcher Roper Kay hitting .474 for Skyhawks.
2. American Fork (13-4)
Ryder Robinson’s slugging percentage (.933) is stunning.
3. Timpanogos (18-4)
Chase Riggs (6-0, 1.48 ERA) and Billy Bird (5-0, 1.55 ERA) rule the mound.
4. Skyridge (11-4)
Junior Ike Pickle (.520) is a problem for the opposition.
5. Orem (14-8)
Tigers have won 12 games in a row after slow start.
— Darnell Dickson
SOFTBALL
1. Spanish Fork (17-2)
The Dons dropped a close one to Bear River and now faces another test as they play at rival Springville on Tuesday.
2. Skyridge (19-2)
The Falcons have to know that Pleasant Grove wants to avenge its earlier defeat when the two teams play on Tuesday.
3. Pleasant Grove (18-3)
The Vikings will be ready for state after taking on Riverton and Skyridge on back-to-back days.
4. Springville (16-4)
This is the one the Red Devils have been waiting for as they get to host Spanish Fork.
5. Lehi (15-9)
The Pioneers face one more non-league test when they host Mountain Ridge on Friday.
— Jared Lloyd
BOYS SOCCER
1. Lone Peak (13-0)
The Knights likely will make it through the regular season undefeated, which is always impressive.
2. Orem (12-1)
The Tigers have pretty much secured the Region 8 title, but can’t let up with the playoffs looming.
3. Wasatch (10-1)
The Wasps have come back strong after getting upset early and will be tough to beat at state.
4. Skyridge (9-4)
The Falcons are close but just aren’t quite consistent enough to be elite right now.
5. Lehi (8-5)
The Pioneers want to finish strong against Mountain View and Timpview.
–Jared Lloyd
GIRLS LACROSSE
1. Lehi (13-0)
Unbeaten Pioneers will host a good Alta team on Thursday.
2. Lone Peak (11-1)
Knights are rolling, have won 10 in a row.
3. Maple Mountain (7-1)
Golden Eagles upset by Payson for first loss.
4. Wasatch (6-3)
Wasps battle Payson for big one on Wednesday.
5. Payson (8-4)
Lions have won three of past four matches.
— Darnell Dickson
BOYS LACROSSE
1. American Fork (8-2)
The Cavemen can’t think about the loss to Westlake with a battle at Corner Canyon coming on Tuesday.
2. Westlake (12-4)
The Thunder got some huge momentum by defeating American Fork.
3. Timpview (8-4)
The Thunderbirds weren’t good enough to knock off Alta but are still dangerous.
4. Lone Peak (8-5)
The Knights ended up with the expected split last week but still feel like they can be better.
5. Cedar Valley (9-6)
Can the Aviators continue their strong play heading into May?
— Jared Lloyd


