1. Timpview 5-0

The Thunderbirds established themselves as the team to beat in Utah County with a 62-60 win over American Fork

2. Westlake 3-0

The Thunder have won their first three games of the season by impressive margins

3. American Fork 1-2

The Cavemen have struggled early versus tough competition, most notably Timpview and Bingham

4. Lone Peak 2-1

Top recruit Crew Fotheringham has led the way early for the Knights

5. Orem 3-2

The Tigers have taken their lumps through a brutal early season schedule

– Brandon Gurney

GIRLS BASKETBALL

1. Pleasant Grove 4-0

Vikings have won first four games by an average of 35 points.

2. Maple Mountain 3-0

Leah Bailey off to a sizzling start for the Golden Eagles (26 ppg).

3. Lone Peak 2-1

Knights are on a “Drive for 5” state titles.

4. Skyridge 2-0

Lily Grant a playmaker in two sports (volleyball and basketball).

5. Wasatch 3-0

Wasps have good size and experience in Class 5A.

– Darnell Dickson

BOYS WRESTLING

1 Westlake

Former Utah Valley assistant coach Erkin Tadzhimetov taking the reins of the Thunder program.

2 Spanish Fork

Dons going for third straight 5A state title.

3 Wasatch

Wasps have excellent star power for the 2025-26 campaign.

4 Pleasant Grove

Vikings move down to 5A and will be a trophy contender.

5 Timpanogos

Last year’s 4A runner-ups have a lot of returning talent.

– Brian Preece

GIRLS WRESTLING

1. Wasatch

Wasps going for third straight 5A title.

2. Cedar Valley

Aviators move up to 6A and should be in the thick of the title chase.

3 Salem Hills

Skyhawks knocked off returning 3A champs Canyon View at the Wrestling Against Cancer Duals.

4. Westlake

Sophomore Tevia Rarick returns with All-American status.

5. Mountain View

Bruins have a solid line-up.

– Brian E. Preece