The second round of the 6A state tournament delivered thrilling action and dominant performances across the board. Here's a recap of Thursday's key matchups:
Davis secured a hard-fought 13-7 victory over Weber, powered by balanced scoring and relentless defense. Keeley Miller and Grace Chapman each netted three goals and forced three turnovers, while freshman Kendal Lifferth added two goals and an assist. Kaebrie Reed orchestrated the offense with four assists. The seventh-seeded Darts now advance to Saturday's quarterfinals.
Syracuse punched their ticket to the quarterfinals with an 11-5 win over Lehi. Krysta Robinson was a defensive force, recording seven caused turnovers and celebrating her 100th career caused turnover in the process. Adrie Fairbanks controlled the draw, giving Syracuse a crucial possession advantage that fueled their victory.
Riverton showed no mercy in a dominant 19-1 win over Cedar Valley. The second-seeded Silverwolves overwhelmed their opponents from start to finish, advancing to Saturday's quarterfinals with authority.
Top-seeded Skyridge delivered a statement performance, blanking Westlake 27-0. Tessa Jamison was unstoppable, scoring 11 goals, while Summer Buechner dished out eight assists. The Falcons' defense was impenetrable, securing the shutout and a spot in the quarterfinals.
Herriman edged out Copper Hills 18-11 in a high-scoring affair. Sophie Sam and Sabrina Czipka each scored four goals, with Faith Kugler adding three. The eighth-seeded Mustangs advance to Saturday's quarterfinals.
Farmington's Ellie Dorius put on a show, scoring seven goals and adding an assist to lead the fifth-seeded Phoenix to an 18-5 victory over Corner Canyon. Kassie Moffat contributed four goals and two assists as Farmington rolled into the quarterfinals.
Lone Park completed the quarterfinal field with an 11-3 win over Bingham, showcasing their defensive strength and efficient offense.
