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Payson junior Gary Bolton takes a shot during the Region 8 game against Timpanogos in Orem on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald

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Payson sophomore Scott Rasmussen takes a shot during the Region 8 game against Timpanogos in Orem on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald

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Pleasant Grove players celebrate scoring a goal during the 6A playoff game against Lone Peak in Highland on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald

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Lone Peak players congratulate junior Seth Lambert (left) after he scored a goal during the 6A playoff game against Pleasant Grove in Highland on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald

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Jameson Jones of Timpanogos (6) and teammate Parker Harvey celebrate after Parker scored a goal against Orem in a 4A boys lacrosse first round state tournament game on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Darnell Dickson, Daily Herald

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Here are the top boys lacrosse players in the Utah Valley area in 2024:

Player of the Year: Aiden Hardy, Sr. M, Payson

Dynamic faceoff competitor who created numerous opportunities for his team with his reflexes (250 faceoffs won, 175 ground balls won) while also being a fantastic leader for the Lions.

Offensive MVP: Luke Richardson, Jr. M/A, Pleasant Grove

Excellent finisher who was always dangerous with the ball, notching 64 goals (3.8 goals per game, 199 ground balls won, 173 faceoffs won).

Defensive MVP: Dakota Dunn, Sr. D, Lone Peak

Key athlete in the backline for the Knights who always seemed to be in the right position (45 takeaways, 61 ground balls won).

Coach of the Year: Daniel Sisneros, Payson

Savvy coach who focused on the defensive strengths of his team to get the Lions an excellent season which included a Region 8 victory.

2024 ALL-VALLEY FIRST TEAM

(alphabetical order)

Easton Andreason, Sr. D, Payson

32 takeaways, solid defensive leader

Tommy Bodell, Sr. M, Westlake

192 ground balls won, 12.8 per game, 0.787 faceoff percentage

Gary Bolton, Jr. A, Payson

41 goals, 2.3 goals per game, 23 assists

Bridger Dastrup, Jr. M, Cedar Valley

51 goals, 14 assists, 281 ground balls won, 310 faceoffs won

Ethan Erker, Sr. M, Wasatch

56 goals, 3.3 goals per game, 19 assists

Hudson Feindt, Sr. G, Lone Peak

Excellent keeper with a 6.3 goals-against average

Ashton Gifford, Sr. A/D, Lone Peak

40 goals, 22 assists

Brigham Halford, Sr. M, Salem Hills

42 goals, 2.3 goals per game, 34 assists

Jagger Huscroft, Sr. A, Westlake

43 goals, 2.7 goals per game, 18 assists

Jameson Jones, Jr. A, Timpanogos

50 goals, 3.3 goals per game

Seth Lambert, Jr. A, Lone Peak

45 goals, 3 goals per game, 14 assists

Chaz Mooney, Sr. A, American Fork

46 assists, 18 goals

Luke Squire, Sr. M, American Fork

43 goals, 2.7 goals per game, 10 assists

Aydian Waycasy, Jr. A, Maple Mountain

47 goals, 2.6 goals per game, 24 assists

Jake Archibald, Jr. A, Orem

38 goals, 14 assists

2024 ALL-VALLEY SECOND TEAM

(alphabetical order)

Dallas Anderson, Jr. M, Lone Peak

186 faceoffs won

James Bauer, Jr. A, Timpview

45 goals, 2.8 per game, 19 assists

Max Carpenter, Jr. M, Westlake

26 assists, 37 goals

Parker Cowley, Sr. A/M, Salem Hills

40 goals, 2.2 goals per game, 25 assists

Mason Esplin, Jr. A, Timpview

39 goals, 2.3 per game, 68 total points, 29 assists

Emmett Fenton, Jr. M, Lone Peak

34 assists, 28 goals

Porter Kraft, Jr. A/DM, Maple Mountain

50 assists, 33 goals, 4.6 points per game

Jared Keel, Jr. A, Payson

36 goals, 26 assists

Cole Lent, Sr. A, Wasatch

44 goals, 2.6 goals per game

Brandon Norris, Jr. M/A, Spanish Fork

49 goals, 3.3 per game, 42 assists

Austin Olsen, So. A/M, Spanish Fork

36 goals, 9 assists

Dawson Yates, Sr. A, Skyridge

38 goals, 22 assists

Honorable Mention

American Fork: Bennett Fillmore, Carson Forsberg, Easton Wakefield, Dawson Wilde

Cedar Valley: Landon Smith, Kaleb Davis, Grady Gunter

Lehi: Zxander Stanbrough, Justice Cooper, Brinton Pearson

Lone Peak: Clark Pugh, Jackson Dobecki, Caden Pulsipher, Corbin Ray

Maple Mountain: Max Sundet, Andrew Green, Drew Reid, Aaron Griggs, Brett Marshall

Mountain View: Kemper Best, Dayne Gallacher,

Orem: Ayden Rasmussen, Roman Richards, Peter Arnoldsen

Payson: Scott Rasmussen, Ryan Rowley, Colby Olson, Jarrett Johnson, Nick Gonzales

Pleasant Grove: Carston Carter, Zahir Velazquez, Jonny Bayles

Provo: Zach Wakefield, Dane McClellan, Drake Stone, Kenyon Kunz

Salem Hills: Tyler Darrington, Blake Kilpatrick, Thomas Molyneaux, Tyson Lloyd

Skyridge: Jace Anderson, Isaac Batista, Dylan Forsgren, Jaxton Hansen

Spanish Fork: Ryan Olsen, Wil Gunter, Caleb Grant, Brigham Folsom

Springville: Magnum Stewart, Parker Ottley, Sawyer Ottley

Timpanogos: Parker Harvey, Devin Chiang, Cyrus, Guereca

Timpview: Mason Esplin, Joseph Kovacs-Martin, Spencer Oaks, Jamison Yocum

Wasatch: Jonah Ware, Cam Goode, Jace Jorgensen, Porter Ware

Westlake: Freeman Miyasaki, Grant Pugmire, Noah Thorn, Liam Peterson