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Utah high school baseball state playoffs: 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A scores and schedules

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated May 15 - 11:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are the playoff brackets for the Utah High School Activities Association 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A state baseball playoffs.

Utah high school girls lacrosse: 4A, 5A, 6A tournament brackets and schedule

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated May 15 - 11:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The higher-seeded team will host through the quarterfinals. The semifinals will be held at Westminster University on May 20, with Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman hosting all three finals May 22.

Utah high school boys soccer state playoffs: 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A scores and brackets

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated May 15 - 11:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Semifinals of the 2A and 3A tournaments will be held May 8 at Zions Bank Stadium, followed by the championship finals May 10 at America First Field in Sandy.

Utah high school softball playoffs: 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A scores and schedules

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated May 15 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The postseason has arrived for Utah high school softball.

6A, 5A state track and field: Records fall on opening day

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Timpview star Jane Hedengren broke her own state record in the 5A girls' 3,200-meter run in 9:48.73, while Herriman's Kinzlee Riddle tied the state record in a 6A girls' 200-meter qualifying heat in 23.30 seconds.

4A softball: Bear River settles nerves to take Game 1 off Desert Hills in championship series

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 2:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Katelyn Wilson scattered six hits with eight strikeouts as the Bears took Game 1 of the best-of-three championship series, 6-3 from Desert Hills at BYU's Gail Miller Field.

Patrick Kinahan: New BYU AD Santiago vows to lead with compassion

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Code words the likes of competitive and passionate often are attached to BYU's new athletic director.

BYU men's team, Utah's No. 1 golfer top regionals for NCAA championship bids

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 8:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU men's golf team and the University of Utah's top golfer each won separate regionals to advance to the NCAA Championships.

Defense saves day in 0-0 RSL draw vs. Portland; potential star budding on other end

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 11:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of saves in the 89th minute by Rafael Cabral and Sam Junqua earned Real Salt Lake its first clean sheet since April 5 in a 0-0 draw on Wednesday against Portland.

1A, 2A state golf: Milford boys earn 1st title since 2010; Monticello, Beaver girls back on top

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 7:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sadler Barnes wasn't just battling the elements as he finished off his second round at the 1A boys' golf state tournament at Mountain View Golf Course.

Recruiting: A look at who has committed to Utah football for the 2026 recruiting class

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Recruiting is the lifeblood of any collegiate program, and it's no different for the University of Utah football program.

NFL schedule release: Power 4 should change approach to scheduling

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted May 14 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

After two days of mini-reveals — the Black Friday matchup here, international games there — the NFL is unveiling its full 2025 schedule on Wednesday.

Brian Santiago wants to chase excellence in all BYU sports, but 'football drives the ship'

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

"There's nothing more important at BYU than our football program," the newly promoted BYU athletic director said Wednesday as he began his full-time athletic director administration.

Brian Santiago to succeed Tom Holmoe as BYU athletic director

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 13 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU's national search for its next director of athletics ended in the same offices as Tom Holmoe, who will retire from the position this summer.

Utah Grizzlies CEO Kevin Bruder dies suddenly at 56

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 13 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Grizzlies President and CEO Kevin Bruder died Sunday at the age of 56, the team announced.

Have You Seen This? ESPN host explains Utah Mammoth's new logo better than Utah Mammoth

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 13 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

There was a lot of public relations speak when the Utah Hockey Club unveiled its new nickname, branding and logo to the Utah Mammoth last week. But ESPN's Scott Van Pelt explained it better than anyone.

Utah men's basketball transfer tracker: Aggies add former Air Force big Kearney

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated May 13 - 2:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at other college basketball transfers — both coming and going — in the state of Utah.

From developer to pass defense architect: Jernaro Gilford's rise at BYU

Ben Criddle for KSL.com  |  Posted May 13 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

For nearly a decade, Jernaro Gilford has been one of the favorite figures on BYU's coaching staff.

Patrick Kinahan: Inane NBA lottery system crushes Jazz

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted May 13 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Name one aspect of the NBA that does not demand some kind of overhaul – go ahead, we'll wait.

Last-minute try hands Utah Warriors rare home loss to Seattle

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rhyno Herbst scored a try in the final minute to help Seattle stun the Warriors, 28-24 at Zions Bank Stadium.

Watercooler Talk: Jazz fail to capture the Flagg on lottery night

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted May 12 - 8:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Host Caleb Turner breaks down where the Jazz ended up on draft lottery night and what could come next for the reeling fanbase.

Lottery heartbreak: The Jazz fall to No. 5 in draft lottery

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz lost 65 games during the 2024-25 season — you can add another one to that tally following Monday's draft lottery.

BYU football spring transfer tracker: Cougars add DB help from San Diego State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated May 12 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The $2.8 billion House settlement hasn't been approved, but college football teams across the country are hurriedly bracing for a cut to 105 players before the 2025 season.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Previewing Utah football's offensive potential in 2025

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted May 12 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Back for another week to talk about Utah football and other happenings at the University of Utah.

Juan Diego High considering basketball independence; principal says it is 'being held hostage'

Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts  |  Posted May 11 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Juan Diego High's principal told parents the school is considering going independent as it tries to address issues surrounding allegations of recruiting.

South Sevier tops Kanab to reclaim 2A state title

Nathan Dunn, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 10:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the third straight year, Kanab and South Sevier met in the 2A state baseball championship.

3A boys tennis: Waterford edges Rowland Hall by 1 point to break up Lions' streak

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted May 10 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shiv Sondhi won the third-singles title as Waterford held off Rowland Hall by one point to claim the 3A boys tennis state championship at Liberty Park.

Grantsville claims 3rd straight 3A softball title in win over Emery

Ella Peterson, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Grantsville Cowboys weren't about to let history slip away.

South Sevier claims first 2A softball title since 2004

Ella Peterson, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time in two decades, the South Sevier Rams are 2A softball state champions once again.

5A boys volleyball: BYU signee Thornton helps Maple Mountain go back-to-back

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 10:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thornton had 17 kills, and Taft Hillman dished out 27 assists as top-ranked Maple Mountain cruised to back-to-back 5A titles, 25-16, 25-15, 25-15 Saturday evening over Wasatch.

6A boys volleyball: Faiivae swings away as Bingham storms to 1st state title

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 9:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

At the beginning of the year, Bingham right-side hitter JJ Faiivae had a fear of getting blocked. You wouldn't know it by the 6A state championship match.

RSL settles for 1st draw of season down a man in Dallas after early wonder goal from Luna

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 8:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The lead and hope for a Texas two-step didn't last, however, thanks to another former RSL player scoring just after halftime in the 53rd minute.

5A boys tennis: Timpview rides doubles teams to 1st state title since 2016

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted May 10 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Timpview took both doubles titles to secure the Thunderbirds' first state title since 2016 and 19th overall.

2A boys soccer: Maeser Prep defeats American Heritage 3-1 for 1st title in school history

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Lions followed up American Heritage's opening goal with three unanswered scores to come away with a 3-1 win and the first UHSAA state title in any sport for the 18-year-old charter school.

3A boys soccer: Ogden finishes 18-0 with 2-1 win over Morgan for back-to-back titles

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 2:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Ogden boys soccer team entered Saturday's 3A championship match at America First Field on a 26-game win streak, with no intention of letting it come to an end in the biggest game of the year.

Capture the Flagg: Jazz hope franchise-worst season pays off in NBA Draft Lottery

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Was all the losing worth it? That question will be answered Monday night in Chicago.

Utah high school boys volleyball: 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, state tournament scores and brackets

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated May 10 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The postseason has arrived for Utah high school boys volleyball. Here's a look at the brackets for the Utah High School Activities Association 3A and 4A state playoffs.

Pay to play: Will Snowden on NIL, agents, the portal, and the shifting sands of college recruiting

Ben Criddle for KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

As college football continues to evolve in the wake of the NIL era, the traditional model of recruiting, development, and player loyalty is being fundamentally reshaped.

Utah Royals gather with Angel City for prayer following medical emergency in 2-0 loss

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 9 - 11:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

"When something like that happens, it reminds not only the players, but the fans that there are bigger things in life than soccer."

Several MLB 'legends' are coming to Utah to hit a bunch of dingers

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 9 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah might not have a Major League Baseball team — yet — but it's about to get a blast of the big league stardom.

A fight to save beach volleyball and Utah athletics' 'disheartening' answer

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted May 9 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Coming off the best season in program history, Utah's beach volleyball players were informed the program had been cut. The 18-member squad remains committed to fighting for its reinstatement.

3A boys volleyball: Komenda father-son duo lead Morgan to 1st title

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 10:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jack Komenda had 18 kills and 10 blocks as the Trojans fought back for a 23-25, 25-21, 25-21, 31-33, 15-13 win over defending champion Grantsville in the 3A boys volleyball state championship.

4A boys volleyball: Jennings, Orem fight off late Timpanogos rally for title sweep

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lucky Jennings had 34 assists with four block touches as the Tigers swept crosstown rival Timpanogos, 25-18, 25-19, 30-28 in the boys' volleyball 4A championship match at the UCCU Center.

40-year-old Utah sales exec taking swing at bare-knuckle boxing in home state

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dan Gardner, an executive with Orem-based supplement provider Bucked Up, will make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) debut Saturday at the Maverik Center.

3A, 4A girls golf: Juan Diego, Crimson Cliffs claim inaugural titles

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Providence Hall's Paige Anae held off Morgan's Jane Poll in a playoff for medalist honors, and Juan Diego edged the Trojans by one stroke to claim their first 3A girls golf state title Thursday at Lakeside golf course in West Bountiful.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Is Utah the best football program in the Big 12? John Kurtz makes a case

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted May 8 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

NHL commissioner praises Utah's 'Mammoth undertaking,' teases Salt Lake outdoor game

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Everything you tried to do, and everything you've done, has been a mammoth undertaking," Bettman said to the Smiths in the first, and certainly not the last, pun on the Utah club's new name.

Cougars earn commitment from UC Riverside transfer Nate Pickens

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 4:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nate Pickens, the junior guard who spent last season at UC Riverside, has committed to head coach Kevin Young and the Cougars, as first reported Wednesday by CBS' Jon Rothstein.

'It became this really cool thing': Utah's long history with mammoths

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's new NHL team name puts the state's mammoth history back into the spotlight.

Utah to host Pacific Nations Cup final, direct qualifier for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated May 7 - 3:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States will host the men's Rugby World Cup in 2027, and a direct path towards qualification for that event will come to Salt Lake City this summer.

Cam Rising announces medical retirement from football after suffering hand injury last season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A hydration table on the sidelines of Rice-Eccles Stadium ended the football career of former Utah quarterback Cam Rising.

Tusks up: The Utah Hockey Club is now the Utah Mammoth

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a 13-month process, featuring multiple rounds of fan voting and trademark issues (not to mention an entire season), Utah's NHL team has a permanent name.

Have You Seen This? Viral 'gorilla vs. 100 men' debate reaches RSL

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you've opened social media over the last week, odds are you've seen some mention of a very important, very serous debate underway.

Breaking 4-minute mile only part of BYU sophomore's staggering collegiate start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Carter Cutting didn't grow up wanting to run for BYU. Just two years into his college career, he's already joined an exclusive club.

Patrick Kinahan: Transfer portal continues to wreak havoc on college sports

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 10:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Amid a bevy of concern from several factions, the virtual non-stop shuffling of college football and basketball rosters continues to hover over each sport.

Mexico to play Switzerland in Salt Lake City soccer match next month

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 5 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mexican national soccer team is set to play Switzerland next month at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, its first time back in Utah since 2015.

Utah Hockey Club jumps up to No. 4 in NHL Draft Lottery

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted May 5 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah won the second drawing of the NHL Draft Lottery, moving up the maximum 10 spots and will draft No. 4 in next month's NHL Draft.