Utah High School Sports News

Jerry Preisendorf admitted he didn't know how good Gui Leme was when the dynamic junior midfielder transferred to Lehi from Pleasant Grove.

Wasatch's Ben Powell repeatedly found the back of the net, helping the Wasps complete a perfect season and secure the Class 3A state title.

The American Leadership Academy senior nearly tripled his career scoring output this season in leading the Eagles to the Class 2A boys' soccer state championship.

The coaching staff for the Pine View 16 and under baseball team works diligently, teaching their players the nuances of the game.

One of the great things about Salem Hills softball standout Kirtlyn Bohling, according to her coach, is that she easily can shrug off something pretty quickly.

After a disappointing region track meet, the Emery High coaches were ecstatic with the performances of both the girls and boys track teams at the Utah state track meet held at BYU.

Football always has been a sport for every season - training camps in the spring and summer, critical games in the autumn air, playoffs on snow-covered turf.

Lone Peak's T.J. Haws celebrates a threw pointer against Alta during the 5A State Championship game in Ogden Saturday, March 2, 2013.

After a disappointing region track meet, the Emery High coaches were ecstatic with the performances of both the girls and boys track teams at the Utah state track meet held at BYU.

Chris Shelton recalls his first opening day in the Major Leagues. It was in Toronto in 2004, and the wide-eyed Cottonwood graduate was awestruck.

Ben Powell of Wasatch celebrates his first goal against Ogden during 3A semifinal high school soccer played in Sandy, Friday, May 10, 2013.

Brighton forward Matt Coffey shined on the field and off it this season and as a result has been named Deseret News Mr. Soccer for 2013.

After a disappointing region track meet, the Emery High coaches were ecstatic with the performances of both the girls and boys track teams at the Utah state track meet held at BYU.

Lone Peak coach Quincy Lewis finished cutting down the net after the Knights beat Bingham the 5A boys basketball championship game at the Dee Events Center in Ogden Saturday, March 1, 2008.

If this was the last time that Cam Gust would ever don his Riverton High baseball uniform, then he certainly did the Silverwolves' program mighty proud on Saturday.

Ogden a One hopped the dugout railing, while the other leapt the small concrete stairs to get to the infield clay at Lindquist Field.

The third day of the Major League Draft was a long one to wait through for the Snyder brothers.

Snow Canyon's Riley Gates catches the ball getting Desert Hills' Kaleb Caplin out at first base in the 3A championship baseball game at the Brent Brown Ballpark at Utah Valley University in Orem on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

After a disappointing region track meet, the Emery High coaches were ecstatic with the performances of both the girls and boys track teams at the Utah state track meet held at BYU.

For those who like baseball, last weekend's Kanab Heatstroker Tournament was heaven.