What are the keys to excellent defense in boys lacrosse? Payson head coach Daniel Sisneros pointed to footwork and taking smart chances as making a big difference. "Footwork is really the most important thing," Sisneros said. "As far as taking smart chances, a lot of teams are over risky. ...
Utah's sports community gathered at the Delta Center on Wednesday for the 12th annual Governor's State of Sport Awards, presented by Intermountain Health and Zions Bank and hosted by Utah Sports Commission, to celebrate The State of Sport and its incredible athletes. "Sport is the lifeblood of ...
Lehi baseball coach Eric Madsen has seen plenty of late-game heroics in his career. Madsen spent 18 years at Utah Valley University (13 as a head coach) before resigning in 2021 with more than 300 wins. So nothing about his new team’s walk-off 6-5 Region 3 victory against ...
The Orem softball team found itself locked in a close game with Uintah in the top of the fourth inning in Orem on Tuesday afternoon. The Tigers led 2-1 and got two quick outs, but the Utes tied the game with a couple of hits. Uintah then hit a playable infield grounder — and suddenly the ...
Pleasant Grove’s Trevyn Gates won the 195-pound weight class at the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) Senior Nationals held in Virginia Beach this past weekend. Gates decisioned Evan Wingrove from Georgia to win the title, 5-3. In total, Gates won five matches in the ...
Here are the top boys basketball players in the Utah Valley area in 2023-24: Player of the Year: Cooper Lewis, 6-2 Sr. G, Lehi Lewis was an elite scorer, averaging 27.3 points per game while shooting 48% from the field. He made 110 3-pointers, which led the state, at a 38% clip. Lewis also ...
