Mountain Crest’s Tyson Kropf cradles and runs with the ball in a lacrosse recreation towards Roy within the Battle on the Beet boys lacrosse match at Jordan Excessive Faculty in Sandy on Friday, March 12, 2021. Kristin Murphy, Deseret Information
The 2022 highschool boys lacrosse season will get underway this week for groups in Class 4A. To organize followers for the upcoming season, the Deseret Information has put collectively capsules for each workforce in 4A. Each coach was invited to take part and submit info.
The area rankings are based mostly on coaches’ preseason projections.
There are 5 new boys lacrosse coaches in 4A this 12 months: Greg Stamatov (Juan Diego), Tom Yancheski (Utah Navy Hillfield), Travis Glennon (Waterford), Kason Eggers (Logan) and Matt Taylor (Mountain Crest.
Listed here are the 4A groups and gamers to observe this upcoming season.
Area 10
1. Juan Diego Hovering Eagle
Head coach: Greg Stamatov (first 12 months).
2021 file: 10-3 (tied for first in Area 10 with a 4-1 file).
2021 RPI rating: No. 10 in Division A.
2021 postseason: Misplaced to Mountain Ridge, 13-4, within the Division A primary spherical.
2021 offense: 10.3 gpg (No. 4 in Division A).
2021 protection: 5.7 gpg (No. 1 in Division A).
Additional information not supplied.
2. Waterford Ravens
Head coach: Travis Glennon (first 12 months).
2021 file: 11-3 (tied for first in Area 10 with a 4-1 file).
2021 RPI rating: No. 12 in Division A.
2021 postseason: Misplaced to Inexperienced Canyon, 24-16, within the Division A primary spherical.
2021 offense: 15.6 gpg (No. 2 in Division A).
2021 protection: 7.3 gpg (No. 3 in Division A).
Additional information not supplied.
3. Choose Memorial Bulldogs
Head coach: Braeden Daly (second 12 months).
2021 file: 4-7 (third in Area 10 with a 2-2 file).
2021 RPI rating: No. 40 in Division C.
2021 postseason: Misplaced to Skyridge, 12-11, within the Division C second spherical.
2021 offense: 8 gpg (No. 6 in Division C).
2021 protection: 9.4 gpg (No. 6 in Division C).
Additional information not supplied.
4. Utah Navy Hillfield Thunderbirds
Head coach: Tom Yancheski (first 12 months).
2021 file: 0-15 (fifth in Area 10 with a 0-6 file).
2021 RPI rating: No. 57 in Division C.
2021 postseason: Misplaced to Choose Memorial, 14-3, within the Division C first spherical.
2021 offense: 1.1 gpg (No. 11 in Division C).
2021 protection: 13.4 gpg (No. 11 in Division C).
Returning contributors:
- Hunter Keller, GK, Soph.
- Kanyun Avner, LSM, Soph.
- Bosten Schilleman, FOGO/MF, Sr.
- Luke Wharton, DF, Soph.
- Max Chidester, DF, Soph.
- Aydyn Nelson, ATT, Soph.
- Sky Amboy, ATT, Soph.
Key newcomers:
- Ben Lloyd, MF, Soph.
- Nokoni Rosse, ATT, Fr.
- Gabe Smitherman, GK, Fr.
- Coady Maples, FOGO/MF, Fr.
- Tanner Thurgood, MF, Fr.
Coach remark: “We’re a rising program nonetheless in search of our first win in UHSAA varsity boys lacrosse historical past. Our athletic director, Reed Keller (final 12 months’s head coach), beefed up our teaching workers led on my own and our offensive coordinator, Jarron Woodson, who was the 2018 Utah state highschool lacrosse coach of the 12 months. Our workforce is extraordinarily younger with solely two seniors on the roster but, we've a ton of expertise on the defensive finish. I’m optimistic that we’ll accomplish our aim of profitable at the least one recreation this season whereas persevering with to develop our program at a excessive tempo for years to return.”
Area 11
1. Inexperienced Canyon Wolves
Head coach: Troy Oldham (second 12 months).
2021 file: 16-2 (first in Area 11 with a 10-0 file).
2021 RPI rating: No. 5 in Division A.
2021 postseason: Misplaced to Olympus, 13-11, within the Division A quarterfinal.
2021 offense: 16.9 gpg (No. 1 in Division A).
2021 protection: 5.8 gpg (No. 2 in Division A).
Returning contributors:
- JD McKenna, ATT, Sr.
- Harry Todd, FOGO/OM, Sr.
- Zack Dougal, DF, Sr.
- Weston Christensen, DF, Jr.
- Brandon Mueller, MF, Sr.
- Payton Johnson, GK, Jr.
- Ian Maughan, ATT, Sr.
- Tucker Sampson, ATT, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Jakson Landon, LSM, Jr.
- Dylan Atkinson, DF, Jr.
- Braxton Busham, DF, Sr.
- Kyler Roper, ATT, Sr.
- Conner Dochery, MF, Jr.
- Sam Walker, FOGO/OM, Sr.
Coach remark: “We've got an enormous senior and junior class with quite a lot of lacrosse expertise, however a number of performed behind some actually good 3-4 12 months stars final 12 months. They've labored onerous within the offseason, they're hungry for his or her probability to contribute on the No. 1 spots, and we purposely constructed a powerful preseason with a number of the greatest groups within the state to allow them to be aggressive and enhance going into our area play.
“We are going to should be aggressive to defend our area title from 2021, and our area has turn out to be stronger, which is nice for lacrosse within the north finish of the state. Look ahead to some nice manufacturing out of our assault squad, all are very robust, quick and have nice stick expertise ... and they're unselfish too.”
2. Sky View Bobcats
Head coach: Kyle Bland (second 12 months).
2021 file: 10-6 (second in Area 11 with a 7-2 file).
2021 RPI rating: No. 19 in Division B.
2021 postseason: Misplaced to Bountiful, 11-10, within the Division B quarterfinals.
2021 offense: 10.4 gpg (No. 3 in Division B).
2021 protection: 9.2 gpg (No. 5 in Division B).
Returning contributors:
- Parker Robins, ATT, Sr.
- Josh Corridor, MF, Sr.
- Garret Zollinger, MF, Sr.
- Easton Ballard, MF, Soph.
- Gage Lieshman, ATT, Jr.
- Sean Tempest, ATT, Jr.
- Koji Schwartz, DF, Jr.
- Porter Jackson, GK, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Conner Bodily, ATT, Sr.
Coach remark: “It’s going to be an excellent season for this workforce. Quite a bit returning gamers and a few robust newcomers.”
3. Ridgeline RiverHawks
Head coach: Clay Christoffersen (second 12 months).
2021 file: 8-7 (third in Area 11 with a 4-5 file).
2021 RPI rating: No. 29 in Division B.
2021 postseason: Misplaced to Alta, 17-5, within the Division B .
2021 offense: 10.3 gpg (No. 5 in Division B).
2021 protection: 10.9 gpg (No. 9 in Division B).
Additional information not supplied.
4. Bear River Bears
Head coach: Coj Miller (second 12 months).
2021 file: 8-9 (tied for fourth in Area 11 with a 3-5 file).
2021 RPI rating: No. 34 in Division C.
2021 postseason: Misplaced to Viewmont, 8-1, within the Division C semifinals.
2021 offense: 6 gpg (No. 8 in Division C).
2021 protection: 8.6 gpg (No. 4 in Division C).
Returning contributors:
- Myles Nielson, ATT, Jr.
- Kase Avery, ATT, Jr.
- Gavyn Haws, MF, Jr.
- Sawyer Davis, MF, Sr.
- Kaden Carbine, MF, Sr.
- Fierce Miller, DF, Jr.
- Owen Hess, DF, Jr.
Key newcomers:
- Cougar Christensen, ATT, Soph.
- Kash Avery, MF, Fr.
- Dakota Julander, DF, Soph.
Coach remark: “Robust preseason schedule earlier than troublesome area play. A number of key gamers have made stable enchancment in the course of the offseason that can assist as we transition from a younger workforce final 12 months to having some stable management on the sphere for the 2022 season.”
5. Logan Grizzlies
Head coach: Kason Eggers (first 12 months).
2021 file: 5-11 (tied for fourth in Area 11 with a 3-6 file).
2021 RPI rating: No. 38 in Division C.
2021 postseason: Misplaced to Viewmont, 11-9, within the Division C second spherical.
2021 offense: 7.8 gpg (No. 7 in Division C).
2021 protection: 10 gpg (No. 7 in Division C).
Returning contributors:
- Andrew Wright, LSM, Sr.
- Braydon Skinner, GK, Jr.
Key newcomers:
- Jacob Lambert, MF, Soph.
- Nathan McAllister, MF, Fr.
Coach remark: “We're optimistic and excited for the upcoming season. We've got a powerful returning defensive workforce with a rising offensive workforce. The main target as a workforce this season is ‘maintain your head up, maintain your workforce up, and maintain your grades up.’ If we will see this being applied this season, that’s a win for us and our teaching workers.”
6. Mountain Crest Mustangs
Head coach: Matt Taylor (first 12 months).
2021 file: 1-16 (sixth in Area 11 with a 0-9 file).
2021 RPI rating: No. 55 in Division C.
2021 postseason: Misplaced to Timpanogos, 12-11, within the Division C first spherical.
2021 offense: 5.1 gpg (No. 9 in Division C).
2021 protection: 13 gpg (No. 10 in Division C).
Returning contributors:
- Payden Chook, ATT, Sr.
- Wiley Legislation, DF, Sr.
- Montana Service provider, GK, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Money Whatley, DF, Soph.
- Colten Brady, DF, Sr.
- Jayce Paterakis, MF, Jr.
Coach remark: “Excited to hit the bottom operating this season. We've got a very good crop of returning gamers, with some recent blood sprinkled in. Children have been working onerous and we're excited to get on the sphere and present are progress.”