School Sports Tournaments
For the first time in 40 years, American Fork boys soccer has repeated as state champions, defeating Bingham 1-0 in Thursday’s 6A title match. Just like the legendary 1983–84 Cavemen squads, the current team capped a dominant run with back-to-back championships — a rare feat in Utah high school soccer. Senior Lewis Knecht, the 2024 Mr. Soccer, netted the game-winner in the 29th minute to seal the hard-fought victory.
In a dramatic rematch of the 2023 5A boys soccer state final, Alta reversed the script and dethroned two-time defending champion Wasatch with a 3-2 victory. The Hawks overcame two deficits, including a late stretch playing with just 10 men, to capture their fourth state title since 2017. Junior Jack McAllister’s stunning 30-yard free kick sealed the win in the closing minutes, sending Alta’s fans into celebration.
Clovis West High School delivered a clean sweep at the 2025 CIF Central Section Swimming and Diving Championships, with standout performances from juniors Sophia Oka-Fedder and Audrey Hill on the girls’ side. Oka-Fedder shifted from the 200 IM to win the 200 freestyle in 1:50.30 and defended her 100 free title, while Hill set a meet record in the 100 butterfly at 54.82. Together, they helped set a meet record in the 400 freestyle relay and lifted Clovis West to two relay golds.
Top-ranked Ogden punched its ticket to the 3A boys soccer state championship with a dramatic 1-0 overtime win against rival Ben Lomond, courtesy of Francisco Rivas’ clutch header in the 83rd minute. Goalkeeper Xavier Peregrina earned his 11th shutout of the season, anchoring a resilient defense that held strong under pressure.
Western Alaska high school basketball teams made a clean sweep at the 2025 ASAA State Championships, claiming titles in three divisions. The Shaktoolik Wolverines captured their first-ever 1A title, while the Unalakleet Wolfpack broke a 29-year drought with a thrilling 2A win led by junior Isaac Smith’s clutch fourth-quarter performance.
Estrella Foothills etched its name in history by capturing its first-ever Division II beach volleyball title with a gritty 3-2 victory over Arcadia. Led by undefeated duo Autumn Hill and Abby Stenz, the eighth-seeded squad pulled off three straight playoff upsets, showcasing remarkable resilience and clutch performances.
Shaker High School in New York celebrated a historic achievement on March 17, 2024, when their boys basketball team clinched their first-ever New York State....
The Highlands High School Varsity Dance Team received special recognition from the Fort Thomas City Council in April after winning big at the National Dance Alliance National Championship in Orlando. Competing against 40 teams, the group claimed first place in the Medium Pom category and secured second in Large Hip Hop.
Columbus (Fla.), the tournament’s top seed, captured its first Chipotle High School Basketball Nationals title with a commanding 67-49 victory over Dynamic Prep (Texas). Cayden Boozer, a Duke commit, exploded for a game-high 27 points, leading the Explorers (30-3) to the historic win Saturday in Fishers, Indiana.
The Habersham School senior Braden Schnaible shot a 2 under par round at Bacon Park Golf Course to win his second consecutive Savannah City High School Golf Championship. He fended of competition from Finn Nixon and Lane Morris to secure the victory.
The IHSAA boys basketball state finals wrapped up dramatically Saturday, highlighted by a stunning overtime upset in Class 4A. Top-ranked Fishers saw its remarkable 43-game winning streak come to an end as Jeffersonville pulled off a thrilling victory to claim the state title. The game capped off an exciting day of championship action across all classes.
Orleans High School made history on Saturday morning. They claimed their first state championship by winning the IHSAA Class 1A boys' basketball state title. The....