The second round of the 6A/5A/4A high school boys soccer state tournaments delivered thrilling action on Tuesday, with top seeds advancing and underdogs making their mark. Here's a full recap of the key matchups and standout performances from an intense day on the pitch.
In 6A action, No. 7 Mountain Ridge edged out No. 10 Layton 2-1 to punch their ticket to the quarterfinals. Dallan Searle was the star for the Sentinels, netting a goal and adding an assist, while Juan Pardo also found the back of the net. Joseph Rudolphi scored Layton's only goal in the first half, but Mountain Ridge's defense held firm to secure the win.
No. 3 Farmington cruised past No. 14 American Fork with a commanding 3-0 victory, powered by a two-goal performance from Jack Burrup. Kade Mackintosh added a third, while defenders Tristin Sackett and Jaxon Beynon anchored a rock-solid backline that earned the shutout. Farmington now looks to carry that momentum into the quarterfinals.
Bryson Bro was the hero in goal for No. 4 Salt Lake Academy, keeping a clean sheet in a 2-0 win over No. 13 Syracuse. Tyler Hinson opened the scoring with an assist from Tyson Harris, and Harper Wilson added an unassisted goal to seal the victory. The Griffins' balanced attack and defensive discipline were on full display.
No. 8 Bingham also advanced with a 3-0 shutout over No. 9 Corner Canyon, thanks to a stellar performance from goalkeeper Kai Bloomfield. Mason Simmons, Sam Leggat, and Will Harris each scored for the Miners, with Leggat and Harris also chipping in assists. The game was scoreless at halftime, but Bingham exploded in the second half to take control.
Top-ranked Lone Park lived up to their billing, dismantling No. 17 Herriman 6-1 to advance. The Knights jumped out to a 4-0 halftime lead, with goals from Blake Stuart, Patrick Stevenson, Diego Roberts, and Nike Ratanawan. Cooper VanDewark scored Herriman's lone goal in the second half, but Cohen Peters and Will Denney added insurance to cap the dominant performance.
No. 5 Skyridge overcame a scrappy No. 12 Riverton side 3-1, led by Brody Alleman's two second-half goals. Austen Hudson put Skyridge ahead in the first half, and Alleman's brace after the break sealed the win. Jack Macpherson scored Riverton's only goal, but Skyridge's depth and resilience proved too much.
With the quarterfinals set, the tournament is heating up. Which teams will rise to the occasion and make a deep run? Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the high school soccer playoffs.